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Divide 40/15 with 8/21

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 8/21

40/15 ÷ 8/21 is 7/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/21: 21/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 8/21 = 40/15 × 21/8
  3. = 40 × 21/15 × 8 = 840/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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