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Can someone help solve this math problem with steps and detail pls :) I really confused

Can someone help solve this math problem with steps and detail pls :) I really confused-example-1

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Division first:

-2/5 / 8/15

When dividing two fractions flip

The second one over and multiply:

-2/5 x 15/8 = (-2x15)/(5x8) = -30/40 = -3/4

Now you have:

2-3/4-3/4

2-3/4 = 1 1/4

1 1/4 - 3/4 = 1/2

The answer is 1/2

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