$\frac{5}{7} \div (- 1)$ is same as __________________.

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Solution

As we know division by number is the same as multiplication by its reciprocal.
And it is also known as reciprocal of $- 1$ is also $- 1$ .
Hence, $\frac{5}{7} \div (- 1) = \frac{5}{7} \times (- 1) = - \frac{5}{7}$ which is your required answer.

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