Question

(-3/10) (-5/12)
you have to multiply

Answer 1

1/8

Step by Step Instructions

1. 
   `( - 3)/(10) * ( - 5)/(12)`
2. 
   `( - 3)/(10) * ( - 5)/(12) = (15)/(120)`
3. 
   `(15)/(120) = (1)/(8)`
4. 
   `(1)/(8)`

Notes:

• Because both fractions are negative, your answer is a positive.
• To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and denominators

Answer 2

1/8

Explanation:

Multiply the two numerators to get the product numerator

-3 X -5 = 15

Multiply the two denominators to get the product denominator

10 X 12 = 120

(-3/10) (-5/12)

=15/120

Reduce the fraction by dividing top and bottom by 15.

15/15 = 1

120/15=8

The answer is 1/8.