Question

What is -5/8÷9/10=========

Answer 1

Answer: -25 / 36

Solution:

Step 1: Lets flip the division sign to multiplication

Note : when the sign is reversed, the second term in the equation will have the numerator and denominator swapped

-5/8 ÷9/10 > > > > > > -5/8 * 10/9

Step 2 : so it will be

-5/4 * 5/9 when simplified, which would be -25

Answer 2

Answer: -25 / 36

Solution:

Step 1: Lets flip the division sign to multiplication

Note : when the sign is reversed, the second term in the equation will have the numerator and denominator swapped

-5/8 ÷9/10 > > > > > > -5/8 * 10/9

Step 2 : so it will be

-5/4 * 5/9 when simplified, which would be -25 / 36 > > > > > - 0.69

Hope this solution will help you understand the problem and don't forget the negative sign it may cost you marks :)