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Simplify by dividing negative three over eight divided by five over nine..

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Answer:

-15/24 or -0.625

Explanation:

-3/8 ÷ 5/9

First, we can use the multiplication fraction conversion trick to switch the last fraction's numerator and denominator

It would look like this: -3/8 x 9/5

Use the cross out method to simplify the fractions as lowest as possible

-1/8 x 3/5 = -15/24