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Divide 8/15 with 42/40

1^st number: 8/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

8/15 ÷ 42/40 is 32/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 8/15 ÷ 42/40 = 8/15 × 40/42
3. = 8 × 40/15 × 42 = 320/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/63

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