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

User Deek
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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)


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