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Divide 42/40 with 24/15

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 9/15

42/40 ÷ 24/15 is 21/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 24/15: 15/24
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 24/15 = 42/40 × 15/24
3. = 42 × 15/40 × 24 = 630/960
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/32

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