Question

Simplify (-7/8)(-3/4).

a) 6/7
b) -21/32
c) 21/32

Answer 1

(-7/8)(-3/4) = 21/32  Choice C.

Steps in multiplying fractions:
Step 1 Multiply numerators   ⇒ -7 * -3 = 21  (negative signs are cancelled)
Step 2 Multiply denominators ⇒ 8 * 4 = 32
Step 3 Simplify fraction ⇒ 21/32 already in simplified form.

(-7*-3) / (8*4) = 21/32

Answer 2

(-7/8)(-3/4)
= + (7*3)/(8*4)
= 21/32

The final answer is c. 21/32~