find the quotient 9a/-7 5b/-7
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the numerical equation:
9a /-7 / 5b/ -7
Solution:
In order to determine the quotient of the given numerical equation, we must apply the rules of division applying fractions, whereas whenever we divide two fractions, we take the reciprocal of it denominator or the divisor and multiply it with the numerator or the dividend. The reciprocal of the number is simply its inverse, hence the reciprocal of 5b/-7 is -7/5b
= (9a/-7)(-7/5b)
-7 cancels.
= (9a/5b)
Final answer:
= 9a/5b