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Divide 8/42 with 40/28

1^st number: 8/42, 2^nd number: 1 12/28

8/42 ÷ 40/28 is 2/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/28: 28/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 8/42 ÷ 40/28 = 8/42 × 28/40
3. = 8 × 28/42 × 40 = 224/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15

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