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How would I divide the following integers

(-120)(31)/(-5)(-8)(9)

My result is -3720/360 but my book tell me it is zero?

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    James, your notation is not quite clear: Do you mean $\frac{-120 \cdot 31}{-5 \cdot (-8) \cdot 9}$? If yes, your answer is correct.2012-03-20
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    Your fraction simplifies to $-31/3$. But it is definitely not $0$.2012-03-20
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    Any fraction which numerator is non-zero can't be zero regardless of all other things.2012-03-20
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    Could you give us the problem exactly as it appears in your book (perhaps as a photograph)?2012-03-20
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    There is only one answer $-\frac{31}{3}$ like Andre mentioned.2012-03-20

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