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Divide 42/18 with 40/15

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

42/18 ÷ 40/15 is 7/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/18 ÷ 40/15 = 42/18 × 15/40
3. = 42 × 15/18 × 40 = 630/720
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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