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Divide 15/40 with 42/72

15/40 ÷ 42/72 is 9/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 15/40 ÷ 42/72 = 15/40 × 72/42
3. = 15 × 72/40 × 42 = 1080/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14

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