What you’ll learn
Divide the signed rational numbers. Enter the exact simplified value.
Key idea
Division by a nonzero rational is multiplication by its reciprocal; zero divided by any nonzero number is zero.
Worked example
Divide the signed rational numbers. Enter the exact simplified value.
7/8 ÷ 1
- Keep 7/8 and multiply by the reciprocal 1.
- Determine the sign and simplify the product to 7/8.
Answer: 7/8
Quick Check
Analyze the proposed student response. Choose Correct or Incorrect.
(-3) ÷ (-1/5) Student response: 15