what is the quotient of-5/9 divided 1/5 write the answer as a mixed number

Answer 1

To find the quotient of -5/9 divided by 1/5, we need to multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Reciprocal of 1/5 = 5/1

Now, multiply -5/9 by 5/1:

(-5/9) * (5/1) = -25/9

This fraction cannot be simplified further. However, we can write it as a mixed number.

To turn -25/9 into a mixed number, divide the numerator (-25) by the denominator (9):
-25 ÷ 9 = -2 remainder 7

Thus, the quotient of -5/9 divided by 1/5 is -2 7/9 as a mixed number.