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Divide

−2 1/2 ÷ 6


−2 1/6

−5 1/2

5 1/2

2 1/6

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-2 1/2 / 6
=-5/2 / 6
=(-5/2)x(1/6)
=-5/12
User Michael Lihs
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Answer:
(-5)/(12)

Explanation:

The given problem :
-2(1)/(2)/6

First we convert mixed fraction into improper fraction, we gte


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

Now , the problem becomes ,


-(5)/(2)/6

Also, dividing a fraction with a number is exactly same as to multiply it by the reciprocal of that number .

∴ The above expression will become.


-(5)/(2)\timers(1)/(6)


=-(5)/(2)\timers(1)/(6)=(-5)/(12)

Hence, the answer is
(-5)/(12)

User Beffa
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