I divide decimals and fractions quick check. What is the quotient when you divide -3/4 by 3/8

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

The reciprocal of 3/8 is 8/3.

So, we have:
-3/4 รท 3/8 = -3/4 * 8/3

To simplify this multiplication, we can cancel out common factors between the numerator of the first fraction and the denominator of the second fraction:
-3 and 3 can be canceled out, and 4 and 8 can be canceled out.

Simplifying further, we have:
-1/1 * 2/1 = -2/1

Therefore, the quotient when you divide -3/4 by 3/8 is -2/1, which can also be written as -2.