Question

What is the quotient?

-2 1/8 divided by 1 1/4
Enter your answer as a mixed number, in simplified form.

Answer 1

-1.7 or 1 7/10

Explanation:

Conversion a mixed number to a improper fraction: 2 1/8 = 2 · 8 + 1

8

= 17

8

Unary minus: -17

8

Conversion a mixed number to a improper fraction: 1 1/4 = 1 · 4 + 1

4

= 5

4

Divide: -17

8

: 5

4

= -17

8

· 4

5

= -17 · 4

8 · 5

= -68

40

= -17

10

To divide one fraction by another, invert the second fraction, then multiply.