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Divide 15/40 with 70/42

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

15/40 ÷ 70/42 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 70/42: 42/70
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 15/40 ÷ 70/42 = 15/40 × 42/70
3. = 15 × 42/40 × 70 = 630/2800
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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