To divide -2 3/5 by 4/5, we need to convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions first.
-2 3/5 = -2 * 5/5 + 3/5 = -10/5 + 3/5 = -10/5 + 3/5 = -7/5
Now, we can divide -7/5 by 4/5:
-7/5 ÷ 4/5 = (-7/5) × (5/4) = -7/4
Therefore, the quotient is -7/4, which can also be written as -1 3/4. So, the correct answer is -1 3/4.
What is the quotient when you divide -2 3/5 by 4/5
4/13
-3 1/4
-2 3/4
- 25/52
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