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Divide 40/15 with 24/21

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 3/21

40/15 ÷ 24/21 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/21: 21/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 24/21 = 40/15 × 21/24
  3. = 40 × 21/15 × 24 = 840/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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