Which is the best estimate of -15/16 divided by (-1/2)

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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When a fraction is divided by another fraction we need to follow a rule that says this:

If a fraction is divided by another fraction, that is equal to the multiplication of the first fraction with the second fraction reversed.

In our case instead of (-15/16) / (-½) we will have this L

(-15/16) x (-2)=

Multiply the numerator with the number and then divide the result with the denominator.

[(-15)x(-2)] / 16 =

=30/16

Divide both the nominator and denominator with 2.

30/16=15/8