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What is the answer to (-4/9)(-5/8)?

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Answer:

5/18

Explanation:

Negative times negative equals positive, so the product is positive.

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together. Multiply the denominators together.

Then, reduce the fraction if necessary.

(-4/9)(-5/8) = (4 × 5)(9 × 8) = 20/72

Both 20 and 78 are divisible by 2.

20/72 = 10/36

Bothe 10 and 36 are divisible by 2.

20/72 = 10/36 = 5/18

Here is the fully solved problem in one line:

(-4/9)(-5/8) = (4 × 5)(9 × 8) = 20/72 = 10/36 = 5/18

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