Identify Numbers and Operation: Identify the numbers and the operation. -1(3)/(5) ÷ (5)/(-6)Rewrite Division as Multiplication: Rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal. -1(3)/(5) × (-6)/(5)Simplify Before Multiplying: Simplify the expression before multiplying. -3/5 × -6/5Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and the denominators. (-3 × -6) / (5 × 5)Calculate Multiplication: Calculate the multiplication. 18 / 25

Grade 8

Powers with negative bases

Full solution

-1 \frac{3}{5} \div \frac{5}{-6}=

Identify Numbers and Operation: Identify the numbers and the operation. $\newline$ $-1(3)/(5) \div (5)/(-6)$
Rewrite Division as Multiplication: Rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal. $\newline$ $-1\left(\frac{3}{5}\right) \times \left(-\frac{6}{5}\right)$
Simplify Before Multiplying: Simplify the expression before multiplying. $-\frac{3}{5} \times -\frac{6}{5}$
Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and the denominators. $\newline$ $(-3 \times -6) / (5 \times 5)$
Calculate Multiplication: Calculate the multiplication. $\frac{18}{25}$