the answer is - [tex]\frac{5}{12}[/tex]
given - 2 [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] ÷ [tex]\frac{6}{1}[/tex]
change the mixed number to an improper fraction
- 2 [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{5}{2}[/tex]
• leave the first fraction
• change division to multiplication
• turn the second fraction upside down
- [tex]\frac{5}{2}[/tex]× [tex]\frac{1}{6}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{5(1)}{2(6)}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{5}{12}[/tex]
