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Divide 15/42 with 40/7

1^st number: 15/42, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

15/42 ÷ 40/7 is 1/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 15/42 ÷ 40/7 = 15/42 × 7/40
3. = 15 × 7/42 × 40 = 105/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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