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Divide 40/15 with 7/8

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 7/8

40/15 ÷ 7/8 is 64/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/8: 8/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 7/8 = 40/15 × 8/7
  3. = 40 × 8/15 × 7 = 320/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
  5. In mixed form: 31/21

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