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The value of (-8/13×26/-3) ​

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Answer:

5.33

Explanation:

Given the expression -8/13×26/-3, getting the equivalent expression means multiplying the two fractions -8/13 and 26/-3 together as shown;


(-8)/(13) * (26)/(-3)\\ \\= (-8*26)/(13*-3)\\ \\multiplying\ out \ the\ numerator\ and\ denominator;\\\\= (-208)/(-39) \\\\cancelling out the negative sign we will have;\\\\= (208)/(39)\\\\= 5.33\\The\ resulting\ value\ is\ 5.33

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