what is the quotient of -5/8÷-2/3

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To divide fractions, we need to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

The reciprocal of -2/3 is -3/2.

So, -5/8 ÷ -2/3 is the same as -5/8 * -3/2.

Now, multiply the numerators: -5 * -3 = 15.

Multiply the denominators: 8 * 2 = 16.

So, the quotient of -5/8 ÷ -2/3 is 15/16.
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