2 4/5x=−1 1/4 Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

get rid of those mixed fractions, they are useless in calculations.

2 4/5x=−1 1/4
(14/5)x = -5/4
multiply both sides by 20
56x = -25
x = -25/56

Answer 2

245x=−114 . Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.