Question

1 3 Divide -3--7 6 5 Explain each step you used to find the quotient. What is the first step in finding this quotient? Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice. (Type an integer or a fraction. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) O A. Convert the mixed numbers to fractions. The fractions are ] OB. Multiply the whole parts of the mixed numbers. The product is OC. Find the reciprocal of the dividend. The reciprocal is and onto your answers) and then click Check Answer.

Answer 1

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1) Let's divide those mixed numbers.

1.1) The first step is to convert them to improper fractions.

Preserve the denominator

Multiply the denominator by the Whole number and then add it to the numerator.

Now let's proceed with the division by multiplying the first by the opposite reciprocal fraction. Simplifying whenever possible.