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Divide 40/15 with 42/20

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 2 2/20

40/15 ÷ 42/20 is 80/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 42/20 = 40/15 × 20/42
  3. = 40 × 20/15 × 42 = 800/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/63
  5. In mixed form: 117/63

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