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Which expression is equivalent to -2 1/4 divided by -2/3

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Answer:

27/8 or 3 3/8, 3.375, (3/2)^3

Explanation:

convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

-9/4 divided by -2/3

dividing two negatives equals a positive; (-) + (-) = (+)

9/4 divided by 2/3

to divide by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal of the fraction

( flip, keep, change )

9/2 x 3/2

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