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Divide 15/2 with 9/40

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 9/40

15/2 ÷ 9/40 is 100/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/40: 40/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/2 ÷ 9/40 = 15/2 × 40/9
  3. = 15 × 40/2 × 9 = 600/18
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/3
  5. In mixed form: 331/3

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