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Divide 5/15 with 16/40

5/15 ÷ 16/40 is 5/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/40: 40/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/15 ÷ 16/40 = 5/15 × 40/16
3. = 5 × 40/15 × 16 = 200/240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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