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What is -3/8 divided by 7/12

What is -3/8 divided by 7/12-example-1
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When dividing fractions, multiply by the reciprocal:

-3/8 / 7/12
= -3/8 x 12/7 **reduce
= -3/2 x 3/7 **multiply numerators and denominators
= -9/14

Answer is the third option.
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