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Divide 8/7 with 15/40

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 15/40

8/7 ÷ 15/40 is 64/21.

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, 8/7 ÷ 15/40 = 8/7 × 40/15
  3. = 8 × 40/7 × 15 = 320/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
  5. In mixed form: 31/21

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