Solve the Division: -1/8 ÷ -1 Step-by-Step Solution

−18:−1= ? -\frac{1}{8}:-1=\text{ ?}

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00:03 Let's solve this math problem together.
00:07 When you divide a negative number by another negative, the result is always positive.
00:16 And remember, dividing any number by 1 gives you the number itself.
00:25 That's how we find the solution to this question. Great job, everyone!

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Understand the problem

−18:−1= ? -\frac{1}{8}:-1=\text{ ?}

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Note that we are dividing two negative numbers and therefore the result must be a positive number.

Let's rewrite the exercise in the form of a simple fraction:

181= \frac{\frac{1}{8}}{1}=

Remember the rule:

x1=x \frac{x}{1}=x

Any number we divide by 1 will be equal to itself, therefore:

181=18 \frac{\frac{1}{8}}{1}=\frac{1}{8}

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Final Answer

+18 +\frac{1}{8}

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