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9/10 divided by - 3/5 as a mixed number

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- 1 1/2Find the reciprocal of the divisor
Reciprocal of
3
5
:
5
3
Now, multiply it with the dividend
So,
9
10
÷
3
5
=
9
10
×
5
3
=
9 × 5
10 × 3
=
45
30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is
3
2
In mixed form: 1 1/2
User Kennethc
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Answer:

-1 1/2

Explanation:

9/10 ÷ -3/5

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9/10 * -5/3

-45/ 30

Divide the top and bottom by 15

-3/2

This is an improper fraction

two goes into three one time with 1 left over

-1 1/2

User LiranNis
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