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Divide 5/56 with 15/40

5/56 ÷ 15/40 is 5/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 15/40: 40/15
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/56 ÷ 15/40 = 5/56 × 40/15
3. = 5 × 40/56 × 15 = 200/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21

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