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Guys im new and i need help withe some first one

1. -2 2/3 divided by 4/3
2. -2 1/4 divided by (-5/8)
3. 1/2 divided by 2/5
4.11/3 divided by 4/5

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Answer:

#1 = -2

Explanation:

First, we need to make -2 2/3 an improper fraction. An improper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is bigger than its denominator.

you first multiply the whole number (ignoring the negative sign for now) by the denominator:

2*3=6

then you add the numerator:

6+2=8

finally you put that number over the denominator and then put the negative sign back:

-8/3

Next, you can use keep change flip to solve the division

You keep the first fraction, change the division sign to a multiplication sign, and flip the numerator and the denominator of the second fraction:

-8/3 divided by 4/3 becomes -8/3 x 3/4

finally you multiply across as you would normally and simplify

-8/3 x 3/4= -24/12

-24/12 simplified is -2

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if you need help with the rest just comment on this response and I'll try to answer as soon as I can

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