Question

Simplify by dividing 3/5 ÷ (-9/4)

Answer 1

4/-15

Explanation:

`(3)/(5)` ÷
`(-9)/(4)`

Invert the second fraction and multiply

`(3)/(5)` ×
`(4)/(-9)`

=
`(12)/(-45)`

Simplify:

=
`(4)/(-15)`

Answer 2

4/15

Explanation:

You would have to multiply the fractions, but first reciprocate the dividend.

3/5 * 4/9

Multiply

3 * 4 = 12

5 * 9 = 45

12/45

Simplify using LCM, or the factor that applies to both sides which in this case is 3

12/3 = 4

45/3 = 15

The answer is 4/15