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Divide 6/21 with 42/40

1^st number: 6/21, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

6/21 ÷ 42/40 is 40/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 6/21 ÷ 42/40 = 6/21 × 40/42
3. = 6 × 40/21 × 42 = 240/882
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/147

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