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Divide 6/42 with 72/40

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

6/42 ÷ 72/40 is 5/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/40: 40/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 6/42 ÷ 72/40 = 6/42 × 40/72
3. = 6 × 40/42 × 72 = 240/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/63

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