Divide. Write your answer in lowest terms.
-$\frac { 3 } { 4 } \div \left( - \frac { 5 } { 8 } \right)$

A) $- \frac { 15 } { 32 }$

B) $- \frac { 5 } { 6 }$

C) $- \frac { 6 } { 5 }$

D) $- \frac { 32 } { 15 }$

Question

Divide. Write your answer in lowest terms.
-$\frac { 3 } { 4 } \div \left( - \frac { 5 } { 8 } \right)$

A) $- \frac { 15 } { 32 }$

B) $- \frac { 5 } { 6 }$

C) $- \frac { 6 } { 5 }$

D) $- \frac { 32 } { 15 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. So, $\frac{3}{4} \div \left(-\frac{5}{8}\right) = \frac{3}{4} \times \left(-\frac{8}{5}\right) = -\frac{3 \times 8}{4 \times 5} = -\frac{24}{20} = -\frac{6}{5}$ after simplifying.

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Divide Write Your Answer in Lowest Terms $\frac { 3 } { 4 } \div \left( - \frac { 5 } { 8 } \right)$