To divide these fractions, you must first convert the mixed number -2 3/5 into an improper fraction.
-2 3/5 = (-2 * 5 + 3) / 5 = -13/5
The division of -13/5 by 4/5 is calculated by multiplying the numerator by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
(-13/5) * (5/4) = (-13 * 5) / (5 * 4) = -65/20 = -13/4 = -3 1/4
Therefore, the quotient is -3 1/4.
What is the quotient when you divide -2 3/5 by 4/5?
-2 3/4
4/13
-3 1/4
-25/52
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