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\[-1\dfrac{1}{6} \div 2\dfrac{1}{3} = \]

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Final answer:

To divide -1 1/6 by 2 1/3, convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions. Use the reciprocal of the divisor fraction and multiply it with the dividend fraction. The result is -1/2.

Step-by-step explanation:

To divide -1 1/6 by 2 1/3, you can convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions. -1 1/6 is equivalent to -7/6 and 2 1/3 is equivalent to 7/3. When dividing fractions, you multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

-7/6 ÷ 7/3 = -7/6 * 3/7 = -21/42 = -1/2

To divide -1 1/6 by 2 1/3, convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions. Use the reciprocal of the divisor fraction and multiply it with the dividend fraction. The result is -1/2.

Therefore, -1 1/6 ÷ 2 1/3 is equal to -1/2.

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