Question

Which expression below best shows how to estimate an answer for 5 3/4 divided by -3 3/8

5 ÷ (-4)
6 ÷ (-4)
5 ÷ (-3)
6 ÷ (-3)

Answer 1

6 ÷ (-3) :)

Explanation:

Answer 2

`(-46)/(27)`

Explanation:

First we need to convert in fraction, those mixed numbers :

`(23)/(4):(-(27)/(8))`

We cannot divide, so first fraction we rewrite and multiply by reciprocal second:

`(23)/(4) *(-8)/(27)`

We can simplify

`(-46)/(27)`