Find a common denominator by multiplying the denominators together. Use that common denominator to create equivalent fractions. Then, compare the numerators to figure out which is bigger
Answer: -5/12
Step-by-step explanation: Before multiplying two fractions together by multiplying across their numerators and multiplying across their denominators, you should always try to cross-cancel as your first step.
So in this problem, the 2 and 8 cross-cancel to 1 and 4.
Also, watch out for your signs. In this problem we have a negative times a positive so we know that our answer will be negative.
Now we can multiply across the numerators and across the denominators.
So we have 5 · 1 which is 5 and 4 · 3 which is 12.
So our answer is -5/12.
Be very careful with your signs!
Hi Veracity,
Answer:
(2 + i) = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply the denominator and numerator by the conjugate,
= 
Combine Like Terms,
= 
Simplify,
= 2 + i
Hope This Helps :)
I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the last option. THe missing step of her solution would be the statement "<span>Divide both sides of the equation by 10.4." Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>