SOLUTION: I think this has something to do with reciprocals? Please help me solve this equation: 2 1/4 divided by (-5 1/3) . I am so confused because i cant remember what to do with the whol

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Question 986801: I think this has something to do with reciprocals? Please help me solve this equation: 2 1/4 divided by (-5 1/3) . I am so confused because i cant remember what to do with the whole numbers?
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I think this has something to do with reciprocals? Please help me solve this equation: 2 1/4 divided by (-5 1/3) . I am so confused because i cant remember what to do with the whole numbers?
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Step 1, change the mixed numbers to "improper fractions."