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-5 4/6 divide 2 1/5
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(17/3) / (11/5) = (17/3) * (5/11) = (85/33) = 2 19/33
To divide -5 4/6 by 2 1/5, follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
-5 4/6 is equivalent to -34/6.
2 1/5 is equivalent to 11/5.
Step 2: Invert the divisor (the second fraction) and multiply.
Dividing is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
So, we have:
-34/6 ÷ 11/5
Step 3: Simplify fractions, if necessary.
Both -34/6 and 11/5 can be simplified. -34/6 simplifies to -17/3, and 11/5 cannot be simplified.
Now we have:
-17/3 ÷ 11/5
Step 4: Multiply the numerators and the denominators.
When dividing fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
So, we have:
(-17/3) * (5/11)
Step 5: Multiply the numerators and the denominators.
Multiply the numerators (-17 * 5) and multiply the denominators (3 * 11).
So, we have:
(-17 * 5) / (3 * 11)
Step 6: Perform the multiplications.
Multiply -17 by 5 to get -85. Multiply 3 by 11 to get 33.
So, we have:
-85 / 33
Therefore, -5 4/6 ÷ 2 1/5 is equal to -85/33.