Question

Multiply (1/2) (-1/4) Which of the following is correct?​

Answer 1

Hey there! your answer should be the first choice, -1/8

Explanation:

multiplication and division in fraction are way easier than adding and subtracting them since you don't have to use factoring much.

so first you set them aside
`((1)/(2) )((-1)/(4))`

then, literally just multiply them across.

meaning, top times top a.k.a. the numerator and bottom times bottom a.k.a. the denominator

check this little cheat code

positive x positive = positive

negative x negative = positive

positive x negative = negative

negative x positive = negative

so lets do the top, the numerators first: 1 x (-1) = -1

then the bottom, the denominators next: 2 x 4 = 8

now replace your answer with that and you get
`(-1)/(8)` which leads you with the first answer choice.

I hope this helps! :)