Question

Solve the multiplication problem -5/8 times 2/3

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{-5}{8}\times \frac{2}{3}=\frac{-5}{12}$ or -0.42

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The statement says -5/8 times 2/3

Solution:

$=\frac{-5}{8}\times \frac{2}{3}$

$=\frac{-5\times 2}{8\times 3}$

$=\frac{-10}{24}$

the numerator and denominator is divided by 2

$=\frac{-5}{12}$

Therefore, The multiplication of $\frac{-5}{8}$ and $\frac{2}{3}$ is $\frac{-5}{12}$ or -0.42