-7/15 ÷ 11/6

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the solution to a mathematical expression involving fractions and division. We need to solve for the value of -7/15 divided by 11/6.

Answer

The answer is $\frac{-14}{55}$.
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The final answer is $\frac{-14}{55}$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Convert the division to multiplication To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. This changes the equation from $-\frac{7}{15} \div \frac{11}{6}$ to $-\frac{7}{15} \times \frac{6}{11}$.

  2. Multiply the numerators Multiply the numerators together: $$ -7 \times 6 = -42 $$

  3. Multiply the denominators Multiply the denominators together: $$ 15 \times 11 = 165 $$

  4. Combine the fractions Now combine the results from the previous steps: $$ \frac{-42}{165} $$

  5. Simplify the fraction To simplify, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42 and 165, which is 3. Now divide both the numerator and the denominator by 3: $$ \frac{-42 \div 3}{165 \div 3} = \frac{-14}{55} $$

The final answer is $\frac{-14}{55}$.

More Information

This answer represents the simplified result of dividing $-\frac{7}{15}$ by $\frac{11}{6}$. Simplifying fractions often helps in understanding and working with them in different contexts, such as in algebra and calculus.

Tips

  • Forgetting to change the division to multiplication by flipping the second fraction.
  • Not simplifying the fraction at the end of the problem; always check for common factors.

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