Question

Multiply two and four-fifths by negative five and two-thirds.

a) -10^8/15
b) -15^13/15
c) -10^8/15
d) 15^13/15

Answer 1

To multiply two and four-fifths by negative five and two-thirds, we convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiply the numerators and denominators, and simplify the fraction if needed. The result is -238/15.

Step-by-step explanation:

To multiply two and four-fifths by negative five and two-thirds, we can follow these steps:

1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions. Two and four-fifths becomes 14/5 and negative five and two-thirds becomes -17/3.
2. Multiply the numerators together to get -238 and multiply the denominators together to get 15.
3. Reduce the fraction if necessary. In this case, it is already in the simplest form.

So, the answer is:

-238/15