Question

What is the product -4 1/2 and 2 1/2 as a mixed number and in simplified form

Answer 1

-4 1/2 × 2 1/2 = -45/4

Answer 2

First, let's make it an improper fraction:

-9/2 * 5/2 = -45/4 = -11 1/4

-11 1/4