Question

Divide.
7/8 divide (-5/12)

Answer 1

`-(21)/(10)`

Step by step Explanation:

Divide 7/8 by -5/12 by multiplying 7/8 by the reciprocal of -5/12.

`(7)/(8)`
`(-(12)/(5))`

multiply 7/8 times -12/5 by multiplying numerator times numerator and denominator times denominator.

`(7(-12))/(8x5)`

Do the multiplication in the fraction.

`(-84)/(40)`

Reduce the fraction to lowest terms.

`-(21)/(10)`

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Answer 2

a) -21/10

Explanation:

Given problem,

→ (7/8) ÷ (-5/12)

Let's solve the problem,

→ (7/8) ÷ (-5/12)

→ (7/8) × (-12/5)

→ (7 × -12)/(8 × 5)

→ -84/40

→ -21/10

Thus, answer is -21/10.