8 1/3 ÷ (-12.5) =
The result of the division is -2/25
To divide 8 1/3 by -12.5, follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
8 1/3 = (8 * 3 + 1)/3 = 25/3
Step 2: Divide the numerator of the fraction by the denominator and multiply the result by the divisor.
(25/3) ÷ (-12.5) = (25/3) * (-1/12.5)
Step 3: Multiply the numerators and denominators separately.
(25 * -1) / (3 * 12.5)
Step 4: Simplify the expression.
-25 / 37.5
Step 5: Simplify the fraction if possible.
-5/7.5 or -10/15 or -2/3