Question

Divide. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

−7/10÷ 2/5= help

Answer 1

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`(7)/(4)`

Explanation:

Given

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`(7)/(10)` ÷
`(2)/(5)`

Leave the first fraction

Change division to multiplication

Turn the second fraction upside down

= -
`(7)/(10)` ×
`(5)/(2)` ← cancel 5 and 10 by 5

= -
`(7)/(2)` ×
`(1)/(2)`

= -
`(7(1))/(2(2))`

= -
`(7)/(4)`