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In mathematics, the quotient is the number obtained by dividing one number by another number.

For example, if we divide the number 6 by 3, the result so obtained is 2, which is the quotient. It is the answer from the division process. The quotient can be an integer or a decimal number or a fraction.

Example: 18 divide by 3, the result or quotient is 6.

$18  ÷  3  =  6$

RULE 1: The quotient of a positive integer and a negative integer is negative.

RULE 2: The quotient of two positive integers is positive.

RULE 3: The quotient of two negative integers is positive.

Examples:

Rule 1: (– 8) ÷ (+4) = – 2

Rule 2: (+6) ÷ (– 3) = – 2

Rule 3: (+9) ÷ (+3) = +3

Rule 4: (– 6) ÷ (– 2) = +3

Rule: The quotient of two negative integers is positive.

To determine the quotient it is needed to divide $-  75  \text{by}  (-  5)$

$-75÷\left(-5\right)  =  15$

The quotient is $15$