Question

Find the product. Simplify if possible

Answer 1

−1/3⋅(8 1/7)

change 8 1/7 to an improper fraction

8 1/7 = (7*8 +1)/7 = 57/7

-1/3 * 57/7

-57/21

21 goes into 57 2 times with 15 left over

-2 15/21

divide top and bottom of the fraction by 3

-2 5/7

Choice B

Answer 2

b

change the mixed number to an improper fraction

8 $\frac{1}{7}$ = $\frac{57}{7}$

- $\frac{1}{3}$ × $\frac{57}{7}$ = - $\frac{19}{7}$ = - 2 $\frac{5}{7}$ → b