Answer: -3 3/7
Explanation:
First, you can convert -1 5/7 to an improper fraction by multiplying the denominator with the whole number, then add the answer to the numerator. Like this:
7 × 1 = 7
7 + 5 = 12
12 will be your numerator and 7 will be your denominator. When you're done converting, bring down the negative sign. The fraction should be:
-12/7
Now, since -1 5/7 is -12/7, we can divide.
To divide, we can use, KCF (Keep, Change, Flip)
First, keep -12/7.
Second, change division to multiplication.
Third, flip 1/2.
Your problem will be set up like:
-12 /7 × 2/1
Now, we can solve. Multiply both the numerator AND the denominator. Since you're multiplying, you don't have to change the denominator to match each other. The answer will be:
-24 / 7
However, this fraction is improper. We can use long division to make this fraction proper.
Divide 24 and 7. You'll get 3, with a remainder of 3.
The remainder will be the new numerator and the answer will be the whole number.
3 - Remainder (Whole Number)
3 - Answer (New Numerator)
7 - Dividend (Original Denominator) Will not be changed
Hence, your final answer is:
-3 3/7
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