Multiplying and dividing rational numbers

copy, change, flip

divide the whole numbers

change the mixed numbers to improper fractions

find a common denominator

-5/1

5/1

-1/5

1/5

2

-42

42

29.5

24.5

5/8

5/2

-5/2

-5/8

change the places of the numbers in the numerator and the denominator for the first fraction

change the places of the numbers in the numerator and the denominator for the second fraction

change the places of the numbers in the numerator and the denominator for both fractions

change the division sign between the fractions

10

 $2\ \frac{1}{2}$  

 $\frac{5}{8}$ 

 $\frac{8}{4}$