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Divide 15/21 with 40/12

1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 3 4/12

15/21 ÷ 40/12 is 3/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/12: 12/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/21 ÷ 40/12 = 15/21 × 12/40
  3. = 15 × 12/21 × 40 = 180/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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