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What is -1 2/7 x 1 5/9

User Swagg
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Answer:


- 2

Explanation:

In:
- 1 (2)/(7) * 1 (5)/(9)

Convert to improper fraction.


- (9)/(7) * (14)/(9)

Divide 14 by 7 and 9 by 9

Final answer
= - 2

OR:

Multiply the numerators and denominators and divide by the denominator.


- (126)/(63) = - 2

I hope this helps

User Arogachev
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