Question

What is 5 4/7 / -1/5

Answer 1

Greetings!

To compare two fractions, they must in the same form. Convert the Mixed Fraction into an Improper Fraction. This is done by multplying the whole number by the denominator and adding this product to the numerator:

`5*7=35 \\ 35+4=39`
Therefore, the improper fraction would be:
`(39)/(7)`

Next, an easy way to divide fraction is to multiply the fraction by the reciprocal:

`(39)/(7)/(-1)/(5)`
is equal to:

`(39)/(7)*(-5)/(1)`
The Answer Is:

`-195/7`

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin