Pre-Algebra Examples

$- \frac{5}{8} \div \frac{5}{8}$

Step 1

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$- \frac{5}{8} \cdot \frac{8}{5}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $5$ .

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Step 2.1

Move the leading negative in $- \frac{5}{8}$ into the numerator.

$\frac{- 5}{8} \cdot \frac{8}{5}$

Step 2.2

Factor $5$ out of $- 5$ .

$\frac{5 (- 1)}{8} \cdot \frac{8}{5}$

Step 2.3

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 \cdot - 1}{8} \cdot \frac{8}{5}$

Step 2.4

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{- 1}{8} \cdot 8$

Step 3

Cancel the common factor of $8$ .

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Step 3.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{- 1}{8} \cdot 8$

Step 3.2

Rewrite the expression.

$- 1$