-1/2 x -1/7 I do not understand how to do this

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asked Jul 19, 2021 74.5k views

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Kowlown · Answer 1 · 2021-07-22T07:31:56+0000

Answer:

(1)/(14)

Explanation:

1. You are multiplying two negative numbers. Negative times negative is positive, so the answer is positive.

2. To multiply two fractions, multiply together the numerators and multiply together the denominators.

-(1)/(2) * -(1)/(7) =

= (1 * 1)/(2 * 7)

= (1)/(14)