Pre-Algebra Examples

$20 \div (- \frac{5}{6})$

Step 1

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$20 (- \frac{6}{5})$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $5$ .

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Step 2.1

Move the leading negative in $- \frac{6}{5}$ into the numerator.

$20 (\frac{- 6}{5})$

Step 2.2

Factor $5$ out of $20$ .

$5 (4) \frac{- 6}{5}$

Step 2.3

Cancel the common factor.

$5 \cdot 4 \frac{- 6}{5}$

Step 2.4

Rewrite the expression.

$4 \cdot - 6$

Step 3

Multiply $4$ by $- 6$ .

$- 24$