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-4/5 divided by -7/6

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Answer:

Explanation:

What you need to do in order to divide fractions is a formula many people like to call "Keep, change, change". This is where they start off with the original equation:

- 4 -7

—– ÷ —–

5 6

Then, they keep the first portion of the equation the same:

- 4 -7

—– ÷ —–

5 6

Change the division sign to a multiplication sign:

- 4 -7

—– x —–

5 6

And lastly, switch the numerator and the denominator in the third portion of the equation:

- 4 6

—– x —–

5 -7

The first equation and the last equation will have the same solutions, so therefore:

- 4 -7 - 4 6

—– ÷ —– = —– x —–

5 6 5 -7

Then, it should be easier to solve than before. All you have to do is multiply the numerators and the denominators, and you should get:

-24

—–

-35

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