SOLUTION: [56/(-8)]/(negative one fifth) =? I didnt know how to put the fraction in so you would understand it so i spelled it out

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Question 279992: [56/(-8)]/(negative one fifth) =?
I didnt know how to put the fraction in so you would understand it so i spelled it out
Answer by nabla(475) About Me  (Show Source):
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I assume this is %28%2856%2F%28-8%29%29%2F%28-1%2F5%29%29? If it is, note that 56/(-8)=-7. Now, when you divide by a fraction it is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal. That is, -7*-5=35.