Evaluate (-15/4)÷(5/2)

$\frac{- 15}{4} \div \frac{5}{2}$

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$\frac{- 15}{4} \cdot \frac{2}{5}$

Cancel the common factor of $5$ .

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Factor $5$ out of $- 15$ .

$\frac{5 (- 3)}{4} \cdot \frac{2}{5}$

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 \cdot - 3}{4} \cdot \frac{2}{5}$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{- 3}{4} \cdot 2$

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$\frac{- 3}{2 (2)} \cdot 2$

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{- 3}{2 \cdot 2} \cdot 2$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{- 3}{2}$

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{3}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{3}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$- 1.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$- 1 \frac{1}{2}$

Evaluate (-15/4)÷(5/2)

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