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Divide 5/15 with 40/24

1^st number: 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

5/15 ÷ 40/24 is 1/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/15 ÷ 40/24 = 5/15 × 24/40
3. = 5 × 24/15 × 40 = 120/600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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