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Divide 8/40 with 42/60

8/40 ÷ 42/60 is 2/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/40 ÷ 42/60 = 8/40 × 60/42
  3. = 8 × 60/40 × 42 = 480/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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