How do write in simplest form given #-78div(-1.3)#?

1 Answer
Dec 7, 2016

#60#

Explanation:

Consider the signs first.
A negative divided by a negative gives a positive.

#(-78)/-1.3 = 78/1.3#

Change the denominator into a whole number. Multiply by #10/10#

#78/1.3 xx10/10 = 780/13#

Divide as usual.

#780/13 = 60#