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Divide 6/42 with 5/40

6/42 ÷ 5/40 is 8/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 6/42 ÷ 5/40 = 6/42 × 40/5
3. = 6 × 40/42 × 5 = 240/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
5. In mixed form: 11/7

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