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Dividing Fractions — Quiz

Question 2 • Grade 7 Mathematics

What is the quotient? the fraction with numerator 2 and 1 fifth and denominator negative 1 tenth

Answer
A
22
B
11 over 50
C
negative 22
D
negative 11 over 50

Explanation

Convert the mixed number 2 1/5 to an improper fraction: 11/5. Dividing by −1/10 means multiplying by its reciprocal, −10, so (11/5) × (−10) = −22. The quotient is negative 22, choice C.

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