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How can you multiply positive and negative fractions?

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Ivan2 years ago

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Step-by-step explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by another fraction or a fraction by a whole number, the rules of fractions dictate the form of the answer. If at least one of the values is negative, you also use the rules for positive and negative signs to determine if the result is positive or negative.

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