Question

Divide negative 3 and one-sixth ÷ negative 8 and two-fifths.

252 over 95

95 over 252

51 over 30

30 over 51

Answers

  1. The value of the expression divide negative 3 and one-sixth ÷ negative 8 and two-fifths is 95 over 252. Option B

    What is a fraction?

    A fraction can be defined as the part of a whole item, number or element.
    The several types of fractions are;
    • Simple fractions
    • Proper fractions
    • Improper fractions
    • Mixed fractions
    • Complex fractions
    From the information given, we have that;
    -3 1/ 6 ÷ – 8 2/ 5
    Turn into improper fractions
    -19/ 6 ÷ 42/ 5
    Take the inverse of the divisor and multiply
    – 19/ 6 × 5/ 42
    95/252
    Hence, the value is 95/252
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