Question

By what number should we multiply 3/-14 so that the product may be 5/12

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

Therefore, when we multiply x from 3/-14 or -3/14 the product is 5/12. →

-3/14 × x = 5/12

or, x = 5/12 ÷ -3/14

or, x = 5/12 × -14/3

or, x = -70/36

or , x = -35/18

Answer → The number is -35/18.
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Answer 2

Let the number be x
∴ When we multiply x from 3/-14 or -3/14 the product is 5/12
-3/14 × x = 5/12
⇒ x = 5/12 ÷ -3/14
⇒ x = 5/12 × -14/3
⇒ x = -70/36
⇒ x = -35/18
∴The number is -35/18.