Write the improper fraction as a mixed number or a whole number. $- \frac { 61 } { 7 }$
A) $- 8 \frac { 5 } { 7 }$
B) $- 8 \frac { 6 } { 7 }$
C) $- 8 \frac { 7 } { 6 }$
D) $- 8 \frac { 7 } { 5 }$
E) $8 \frac { 5 } { 7 }$

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To convert $-\frac{61}{7}$ to a mixed number, divide 61 by 7. The quotient is 8 and the remainder is 5, so the mixed number is $-8\frac{5}{7}$.

Write the Improper Fraction as a Mixed Number or a Whole