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Divide 15/2 with 40/7

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 5 5/7

15/2 ÷ 40/7 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/2 ÷ 40/7 = 15/2 × 7/40
  3. = 15 × 7/2 × 40 = 105/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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