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Divide 40/8 with 42/15

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

40/8 ÷ 42/15 is 25/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/8 ÷ 42/15 = 40/8 × 15/42
3. = 40 × 15/8 × 42 = 600/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
5. In mixed form: 111/14

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