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Well, its kinda impossible to DIVIDE fractions. (Definitions of words you might not understand are at the bottom.)Basically, if you're asked to divide 4/5 with -2/3 you would first write the recipricol of the second fraction. Then, you would change the division sign with a multiplication sign. That would be the new formula for dividing a fraction. This is how you would work it out. Before changing the fraction: 4/5 / -2/3 After changing the fraction: 4/5 x 3/-2 After you change the problem, you multiply across. So you would multiply 4 of 3 which equals 12 then 5 of -2 which equals -10. Your answer is an improper fraction: 12/-10
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How do you divide with a negative fraction?
Divide as you would divide positive fractions. That is, convert both fractions to positive, then do the division. After that, apply the rules for dividing positive and negative numbers. For example, if one of the fractions is positive and the other negative, the answer will be negative.
How do you divide a negative mixed fraction by a positive mixed fraction?
It is the same as dividing two positive mixed fractions except that at the end of it all, you put a negative sign in front.
How do you divide negative fractions from positive fractions?
You divide the equivalent positive numbers. Then you add a negative sign to the result.
How do you you reduce a fraction with a negative number as a numerator?
Reduce it as you would normally, negative fractions are no different to positive fractions. Also, it doesn't matter which of the numerator or denominator are negative, as long as when it is reduced the fraction is negative overall.
How do you subtract fractions with negative fractions?
Subtracting a negative fraction is the same as adding its positive equivalent.
