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Divide 42/15 with 21/40

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 21/40

42/15 ÷ 21/40 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/15 ÷ 21/40 = 42/15 × 40/21
3. = 42 × 40/15 × 21 = 1680/315
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
5. In mixed form: 51/3

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