Question

svlc algebra 1a - essentials (15997)
dividing fractions
what is the quotient of $-\frac{3}{8}$ and $-\frac{1}{3}$?
$-\frac{1}{8}$
$\frac{1}{8}$
$1\frac{1}{8}$
$-1\frac{1}{8}$

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite division as multiplication

$\frac{-3}{8} \div \frac{-1}{3} = \frac{-3}{8} \times \frac{3}{-1}$

Step2: Multiply numerators and denominators

$\frac{(-3) \times 3}{8 \times (-1)} = \frac{-9}{-8}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{-9}{-8} = \frac{9}{8} = 1\frac{1}{8}$

Answer:

$1\frac{1}{8}$