To divide \(-2 \frac{3}{5}\) by \(\frac{4}{5}\), we first convert the mixed number \(-2 \frac{3}{5}\) into an improper fraction.
-
Convert \(-2 \frac{3}{5}\) to an improper fraction: \[ -2 \frac{3}{5} = -\left(2 \times 5 + 3\right) / 5 = -\left(10 + 3\right) / 5 = -\frac{13}{5} \]
-
Now, we have: \[ -\frac{13}{5} \div \frac{4}{5} \]
-
Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal: \[ -\frac{13}{5} \times \frac{5}{4} \]
-
Multiply: \[ -\frac{13 \times 5}{5 \times 4} = -\frac{13}{4} \]
-
Convert \(-\frac{13}{4}\) back into a mixed number: \[ -\frac{13}{4} = -3 \frac{1}{4} \]
So, the quotient when you divide \(-2 \frac{3}{5}\) by \(\frac{4}{5}\) is \(-3 \frac{1}{4}\).
The correct response is: −3 1/4.