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Multiply: 1/3 x -3/4

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Answer: -1/4


Explanation:

1/3* -3/4

You can cross cancel, but let's do it step by step.

1*-3= -3

3*4=12

So, it's -3/12, BUT you should simplify.

Find a the greatest common factor (GCF).

-3/3= -1

12/3=4


So, the final answer is -1/4.


User Szeitlin
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1/3 x -3/4 = -3/12
Simplify by dividing by 3
-1/4
User Amaralbf
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