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Divide. 8 2/5 ÷ (−2 1/5) Enter your answer as a mixed number, in simplified form, in the box.

User Dappawit
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Answer:

3 45/55 or 3 9/11

Explanation:

convert each term to an improper fraction

42/5 divided by -11/5

dividing fractions is the same as multiply by reciprocal of the second term

42/5 x -5/11 = -210/55

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