SOLUTION: Hi, Can a tutor help me with this problem please? (-7/24)/(-21/40) Thank you!
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Question 370014
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Hi,
Can a tutor help me with this problem please?
(-7/24)/(-21/40)
Thank you!
Answer by
jim_thompson5910(35256)
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Start with the given expression
In order to divide these fractions, first we need to flip the second fraction
to get
.
Now multiply the first fraction
by the second fraction
Now simply multiply the numerators and denominators separately like this:
Multiply the numerators -7 and 40. Place them as the numerator. Multiply the denominators 24 and -21. Place them as the denominator
Now multiply
So
If want to reduce the fraction,
reduces to
(note: click
here
if you need help with reducing fractions)
So