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Divide 15/40 with 42/30

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

15/40 ÷ 42/30 is 15/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 15/40 ÷ 42/30 = 15/40 × 30/42
3. = 15 × 30/40 × 42 = 450/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56

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