Question

1 2/7 divided by (-2 1/4)

Answer 1

1 2/7=9/7
-2 1/4=-9/4
(9/7)/(-9/4)=36/-63
=-4/7

Answer 2

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Answer:

-4/7.

Explanation:

Convert 1 2/7 to an improper fraction:

1 2/7 -->
`(9)/(7)`

Convert -2 1/4 to an improper fraction:

-2 1/4 -->
`(-9)/(4)`

Divide by multiplying by the reciprocal:

`(9)/(7) * (4)/(-9)= (9*4)/(7*(-9))= (-4)/(7)`

Therefore, 1 2/7 divided by -2 1/4 equals -4/7.