Question

Solve the multiplication problem -5/8 times 2/3

Answer 1

`(-5)/(8)* (2)/(3)=(-5)/(12)` or -0.42

Explanation:

Given:

The statement says -5/8 times 2/3

Solution:

`=(-5)/(8)* (2)/(3)`

`=(-5* 2)/(8* 3)`

`=(-10)/(24)`

the numerator and denominator is divided by 2

`=(-5)/(12)`

Therefore, The multiplication of
`(-5)/(8)` and
`(2)/(3)` is
`(-5)/(12)` or -0.42