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-3 1/5 ÷ 2/15
Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions
- 16/5 divided by 2/15
Convert the division sign into multiplication while flipping the fraction 2/15 to 15/2.
- 16/5 15/2
Multiply the numerator by the other numerator while multiplying the denominator by the other denominator.
Final Answer: -240/10 or -24 All of these answers are equvilant to each other.

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fisrt we determine sign
negative divided by positive=negative
answer is negative
disregard any signs for now
first convert to from mixed to improper
3 and 1/5=3+1/5=15/5+1/5=16/5

(16/5)/(2/15)
remember the fancy 'invert and multiply'
I won't tell you why because it would take too long, but if you want to know why we invert and multiply, just ask in comments

so, invert an multilply
(a/b)/(c/d)=(ad)/(bc)
(16/5)/(2/15)=(1615)/(52)=(240)/(10)=24

the answer is negative so

-24 is answer

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