Question

-2 1/3 × 2 5/8 Perform the indicated operation

Answer 1

-49/8

Explanation:

Convert both numbers to improper fractions:

-7/3 times 21/8. (-7)(21)

Now multiply these together, obtaining ---------------

3(8)

Reducing this, we get:

(-7)(7) 49

-------- = - ------

8 8

Answer 2

-6 1/8

Explanation:

=-7/3 *21/8

=147/24

=-6 3/24

=-6 1/8