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Divide 24/42 with 40/15

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

24/42 ÷ 40/15 is 3/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 24/42 ÷ 40/15 = 24/42 × 15/40
3. = 24 × 15/42 × 40 = 360/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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