Question

What is -2 1/2 divided by 6?

A. -2 1/6

B. 5/12

C. 2 1/6

D. -5/12

Answer 1

D -5/12

Explanation:

2 1/2 = 2·(2/2) + 1/2 = 5/2

Dividing by 6 is the same as multiplying by 1/6.

... (-5/2)×(1/6) = -5·1/(2·6) = -5/12