What is #-5 1/5 -: 2/3#?

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Mar 4, 2018

The answer is #-39/5#.

Explanation:

#-5 1/5 -: 2/3#

Convert the mixed number to an improper faction.
#=-26/5-:2/3#

To divide by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal of that fraction.
#=-26/5xx3/2#

Reduce the numbers with 2.
#=-13/5xx3#

Calculate the product.
#=-39/5#

Hope this is not too confusing!

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