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Divide 56/40 with 2/15

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 2/15

56/40 ÷ 2/15 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 2/15: 15/2
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 2/15 = 56/40 × 15/2
3. = 56 × 15/40 × 2 = 840/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
5. In mixed form: 101/2

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