Question

What is the quotient of 6 1/4 ÷ (-5/8)​

Answer 1

Answer: -10

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Convert 6 1/4 to an improper fraction

25/4

2. Find the quotient using the keep, change, flip method

- Keep the first fraction (25/4)

- Change the division sign to a multiplication sign

- Flip the second fraction (i.e. find the reciprocal)

-5/8 -> -8/5

3. Multiply and solve by multiplying the numerators and denominators together respectively

25/4 * -8/5

25*-8 = -200

4*5 = 20

-200/20 = -10

Answer 2

Answer:

$-\frac{12}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation: