Question

−5 5/8÷5
A.-1 1/8
B.-5/8
C.5/8
D.1 1/8

Answer 1

A. -1 1/8

Explanation:

I am assuming the equation is
`-5 (5)/(8) / 5`. First we can turn our mixed fraction into an improper one. Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

-5 * 8 = -40

Then add the numerator

-40 + 5 = -45

Our improper fraction and the new equation is
`-(45)/(8) / 5`. Use the KCF.

Keep Change Flip

Keep:

`-(45)/(8) / (5)/(1)`

Change:

`-(45)/(8) / (1)/(5)`

Flip:

`-(45)/(8) * (1)/(5)`

Now multiply:

`-(45*1)/(8*5) = -(45)/(40)`

Simplify the fraction by 5:

-9/8

Changing this to a mixed fraction gets us the answer:

A. -1 1/8