What is the quotient of Negative 3 over 8 and Negative one-third?
Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the statement:
Quotient of negative 3 over 8 and negative one third.
Solution:
The given numerical statement can be written as,
- 3 / 8 ⅓
In order to determine the quotient we must first convert the mixed number into improper fraction. To do so we multiply 8 to the numerator 3 and then add the product to it numerarot.
8 ⅓
=25/3
= -3 / 25/3
Now In dividing fractions, we take the reciprocal of the denominator and multiply it with the denominator. The reciprocal of 25/3 is 3/25, hence we will multiply it with -3
= (-3)(3/25)
= - 9/25
Final answer:
= - 9/25