How do you find the quotient #-1 1/3 div 2/3#?

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sjc
Nov 3, 2016

#=12/6=2#

Explanation:

Change the mixed number to an improper fraction then use the rule for fraction division.

#1frac(1)3-:2/3#

#4/3-:2/3#

#4/3xx3/2#

#=12/6=2#

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