Question

Simplify (2 3/5) divided by (-3 3/4)

Answer 1

Rewrite the numbers as improper fractions:

2 3/5 = 13/5

-3 3/4 = -15/4

Now you have 13/5 divided by -15/4

When dividing fractions flip the second one over and then multiply:

13/5 x -4/15 = (13 x -4) / (5 x15) = -52/75