Question

-5 5/8 divided by (-4 7/12)=

Answer 1

change both mixed numbers improper fractions. \[-\frac{5 \times 8 + 5}{8} = -\frac{45}{8}\]

and

\[-\frac{4 \times 12 + 7}{12} = -\frac{55}{12}\]

now the problem is

\[-\frac{45}{8} \div -\frac{55}{12}\]

the rule for dividing fractions is, flip the 2nd fraction and multiply

\[-\frac{45}{8} \times -\frac{12}{55} = \]

you also need to know, when multiplying that 2 negatives will create a positive... so your answer will be positive

hope it helps

Answer 2

thanks