Q. Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form −73÷116×53
Rewrite division as multiplication: Rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal.To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of 116 is 611.So, −73÷116 becomes −73×611.
Multiply first two fractions: Multiply the first two fractions.Now we multiply −73 by 611.(−73)×(611)=(−3×11)/(7×6)=−4233.
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction.Before we continue, let's simplify 42−33.Both the numerator and the denominator are divisible by 3.42−33=(42÷3)(−33÷3)=14−11.
Multiply by third fraction: Multiply the simplified fraction by the third fraction.Now we multiply 14−11 by 53.(14−11)×(53)=14×5−11×3=70−33.
Check for further simplification: Check if the final fraction can be simplified.The fraction −7033 cannot be simplified further because 33 and 70 have no common factors other than 1.