Question

Solve negative four and one fifth ÷ two and one fourth.

A. one and 39 over 45
B. negative one and 39 over 45
C. negative eight and one twentieth
D. negative nine and 9 over 20

Answer 1

• B. negative one and 39 over 45

Explanation:

Convert this into expression:

• negative four and one fifth ÷ two and one fourth
• - 4 1/5 ÷ 2 1/4

Step 1

Convert each to improper fraction:

• - 4 1/5 = - 21/5
• 2 1/4 = 9/4

Step 2

Divide the fractions:

- 21/5 ÷ 9/4 =

- 21/5 × 4/9 =

- 84 / 45 =

- 1 13/15

The matching choice is B.