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15/4 divided by -5/8

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Answer:

-6/1 or just -6

Explanation:

15/4 ÷ (-5/8) is -6/1 .

Find the reciprocal of the divisor

Reciprocal of (-5/8) : (-8/5)

Now, multiply it with the dividend

So, 15/4 ÷ (-5/8) = 15/4 × (-8/5)

= 15 × (-8) = -120

4 × (-5) = -20

After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/1 or just -6.

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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

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