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Divide. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.2 1/3 ÷ (-1/5)

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Answer:

-35/3

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we need to convert the mixed number 2 1/3 into a fraction. So:


2(1)/(3)=(2*3+1)/(3)=(6+1)/(3)=(7)/(3)

Then, we need to divide 7/3 by (-1/5), so:


(7)/(3)/(-1)/(5)=(7)/(3)*(5)/(-1)=(7*5)/(3*(-1))=(35)/(-3)=-(35)/(3)

Therefore, the answer is -35/3

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