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Divide 40/15 with 36/21

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

40/15 ÷ 36/21 is 14/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/21: 21/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/15 ÷ 36/21 = 40/15 × 21/36
3. = 40 × 21/15 × 36 = 840/540
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
5. In mixed form: 15/9

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