Question

4 1/2 ÷ (-1 3/7) =

Dividing mixed numbers with negatives

Answer 1

This can be solved in steps!

1. Convert to improper fraction

4 • 2 + 1 = 9

7 • 1 + 3 = 10/7
10/7 —> -10/7

2. Skip

9/2 / -10/7

3. Flip

9/2 / -7/10

4. Multiply

9/2 • -7/10 = -63/20

-63/20 reduces to -3 3/20

Answer Recap: 4 1/2 / (-1 3/7) = -3 3/20