8. Divide Fractions
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Dividing fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
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First, recall that a quotient of two negative numbers is positive.
- 2/3 ÷ ( - 1/2 )
= 2/3 ÷ 1/2
Recall that dividing fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
The quotient is 43. We can also write this fraction as a mixed number.
Write as a sum
Write as a sum of fractions
Calculate quotient
Add terms