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Divide 40/15 with 16/42

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 16/42

40/15 ÷ 16/42 is 7/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/42: 42/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/15 ÷ 16/42 = 40/15 × 42/16
3. = 40 × 42/15 × 16 = 1680/240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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