Question

4 1/2 x -17/9. please helpp

Answer 1

You can multiply a mixed number by an improper fraction. 
Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction:
Multiply the number in front of the fraction (4 1/2) by the denominator.
4*2=8
Add this sum to the numerator.
8+1=9
9/2

Now we can multiply the fractions
9*-17= -153
2*9=18

The fraction would be
-153/18
or -17/2

Hope this helps!
-Benjamin

Answer 2

4 1/2 × -17/9

-17/2 AND -6 1/2

~Hope I helped!~