Question

Multiply

2 4/5
x
-5 2/3
_______

Answer 1

- 15
`(13)/(15)`

change the mixed numbers to improper fractions

2
`(4)/(5)` =
`(14)/(5)`

5
`(2)/(3)` =
`(17)/(3)`

multiply the improper fractions

`(14)/(5)` × -
`(17)/(3)`

= -
`(14(17))/(5(3))` = -
`(238)/(15)` = - 15
`(13)/(15)`