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What is incorrect about this problem? -1/4 divided by 3/2 = -4/1 times 3/2 =-12/2 = -6

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First of all, I'd suggest that you use a new, clean, blank line for every bit of new information.

-1/4 divided by 3/2 = -4/1 times 3/2 Do NOT insert another " = " sign here, but move on to a new line.

"-1/4 divided by 3/2 = -4/1 times 3/2 =-12/2 = -6"

You are dividing -1/4 by 3/2. To do this, invert 3/2 and then multiply:

-1 2
---- * ---- = -1/6
4 3

Notice how I have only ONE " = " sign here.
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