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Evaluate a/b for a=1/2 and b=-3/7

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Plug in 1/2 for a, and -3/7 for b

(1/2)/(-3/7)

To solve, flip the second fraction, and change the division into multiplication

(1/2) x (-7/3)

Multiply across

1 x -7 = -7

2 x 3 = 6

-7/6 is your answer

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