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Divide 42/2 with 40/15

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

42/2 ÷ 40/15 is 63/8.

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, 42/2 ÷ 40/15 = 42/2 × 15/40
3. = 42 × 15/2 × 40 = 630/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
5. In mixed form: 77/8

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