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Divide 6/42 with 40/36

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

6/42 ÷ 40/36 is 9/70.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 6/42 ÷ 40/36 = 6/42 × 36/40
3. = 6 × 36/42 × 40 = 216/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/70

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