SOLUTION: how do you solve this equation? the problem is dividing fractions. -55xy over 36x divided by 37x over 42x

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Question 670996: how do you solve this equation? the problem is dividing fractions.
-55xy over 36x divided by 37x over 42x

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Dividing is the same as multiplying by the inverse, so

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= -1.73y
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