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Divide 40/42 with 36/15

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

40/42 ÷ 36/15 is 25/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/15: 15/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/42 ÷ 36/15 = 40/42 × 15/36
3. = 40 × 15/42 × 36 = 600/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/63

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