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Divide 15/7 with 40/72

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 40/72

15/7 ÷ 40/72 is 27/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/72: 72/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 15/7 ÷ 40/72 = 15/7 × 72/40
3. = 15 × 72/7 × 40 = 1080/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
5. In mixed form: 36/7

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