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Divide 25/40 with 42/36

1^st number: 25/40, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

25/40 ÷ 42/36 is 15/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 25/40 ÷ 42/36 = 25/40 × 36/42
3. = 25 × 36/40 × 42 = 900/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/28

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