Question

What is the product in lowest terms?
5/6 x -8/15 ( / means fractions)

1.-8/9
2.-4/9
3. -1/3
4. -1/7
Do not answer if aren’t sure.

Answer 1

The answer is B. 4/9. Why? 

1) Do multiplication across. 5 * -8 / 6 * 15.

2) Solve numerators. 5 * -8 = -40.

3) Solve denominators. 90.

Now we have -40/90.

4) Simplify. -4/9

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