Question

Write the solution in lowest terms.
-1/8 divided by -5/4

Answer 1

First you know that when two negative numbers multiply/divide each other, the negative signs cancel out, so you can disregard those.

Second, when you divide a fraction, it is the same as multiply the reciprocal, therefore, your new equation is: 1/8 * 4/5 which equals 4/40. Since they want it in simplest term, you simplify that by 4 and get 1/10 =)