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1. 1 and 3 fifths times negative 3 fourths

A. start fraction negative 20 over 24 end fraction
B. start fraction negative 9 over 20 end fraction
C. negative 1 and one-fifth
D. negative 1 and start fraction 9 over 20 end fraction

2. 1 and 3 fifths times negative 3 fourths
A. start fraction negative 20 over 24 end fraction
B. start fraction negative 9 over 20 end fraction
C. negative 1 and one-fifth
D. negative 1 and start fraction 9 over 20 end fraction

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2. C
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1. 1 and 3 fifths times negative 3 fourths A. start fraction negative 20 over 24 end-example-1
User Allan Ruin
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Answer: C. -1 1/5

Step-by-step explanation: Change to an improper fraction, then multiply:

1 3/5 becomes 8/5

8/5 Ă— -3/4 = -24/20. Simplify and change to a mixed number.

A Common Factor of 24 and 20 is 4. Divide both.

-6/5 then becomes -1 1/5

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