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Evaluate a/b for a = 1/2 and b = -3/7
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Answer:

- 1 1/6

Step-by-step explanation: This is equal to 1/2 / -3/7. To divide, we take the reciprocal of the second number and multiply by the first. 1/2 * -7/3.

User Yilda
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Answer:

-7/6

Explanation:

1/2 / -3/7

(A little trick i learned with dividing fraction Keep Switch FLip)

Keep the 1/2

switch the sign to a x

and flip the second fraction -7/3

1/2 x -7/3

-7/6

User Esbanarango
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