Question

-2 1/3 times 1 1/2
Enter the answer in simplest form

Answer 1

-(7/3) * (3/2) = -21 / 6 = -7 / 2 = -3 (1/2) = -3.5

Explanation:

Answer 2

-3 1/2

Explanation:

- 2 1/3 * 1 1/2

Change each mixed number to an improper fraction

-2 1/3 = -(3*2 +1)/3 = -7/3

1 1/2 = (2*1+1)/2 = 3/2

Multiply the improper fractions

-7/3 * 3/2

-7/2

Change back to a mixed number

2 goes into 7 3 times with 1 left over

-3 1/2