Question

−2 1/2 ÷ 6
A. −2 1/6
B. −5 1/2
C. 5 1/2
D. 2 1/6

Answer 1

the answer is -
`(5)/(12)`

given - 2
`(1)/(2)` ÷
`(6)/(1)`

change the mixed number to an improper fraction

- 2
`(1)/(2)` = -
`(5)/(2)`

• leave the first fraction

• change division to multiplication

• turn the second fraction upside down

-
`(5)/(2)`×
`(1)/(6)` = -
`(5(1))/(2(6))` = -
`(5)/(12)`