Question

Which of the following explains expressions are equivalent to - 5/6 /-1/3

Answer 1

2.5

Explanation:

(-5/6 ) / (-1/3)

multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number -3 gives:

(-5 * -3 /6 ) / (-1* -3/3)

(15/6 ) / (3/3)

(15/6 ) / 1

(15/6 )

12/6 + 3/6

2 3/6

2 1/2

2.5