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Divide 15/40 with 42/10

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

15/40 ÷ 42/10 is 5/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/10: 10/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 15/40 ÷ 42/10 = 15/40 × 10/42
3. = 15 × 10/40 × 42 = 150/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/56

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