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Divide 8/40 with 8/42

8/40 ÷ 8/42 is 21/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 8/40 ÷ 8/42 = 8/40 × 42/8
3. = 8 × 42/40 × 8 = 336/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
5. In mixed form: 11/20

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