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simplify 3/(-1/4)

Solution

simplify

\frac{3}{- \frac{1}{4}}

Solution

- 12

Solution steps

\frac{3}{- \frac{1}{4}}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{- b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{3}{\frac{1}{4}}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{\frac{b}{c}} = \frac{a \cdot c}{b}

\frac{3}{\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{3 \cdot 4}{1}

= - \frac{3 \cdot 4}{1}

Cancel

- \frac{3 \cdot 4}{1} : - 12

= - 12

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 3/(-1/4) ?
The solution to 3/(-1/4) is -12