Pre-Algebra Examples

$1 \div \frac{- 3}{7}$

Step 1

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$1 (\frac{7}{- 3})$

Step 2

Multiply $\frac{7}{- 3}$ by $1$ .

$\frac{7}{- 3}$

Step 3

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{7}{3}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{7}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$- 2.\overline{3}$

Mixed Number Form:

$- 2 \frac{1}{3}$