Question

What is negative 21/9 times negative 18/7

Answer 1

negative 21/9 times negative 18/7 is 6

Explanation:

The phrase negative 21/9 times negative 18/7 can be written mathematically as

`-(21)/(9) * -(18)/(7)`

Lets first convert the fractions into decimal values

`-(21)/(9)` = -2.33

`-(18)/(7)` = -2.57

Now on simplyfying

=>
`-2.33 * -2.57`

=> 5.988

=>6 (rounding off)

We will get a positive value because the multiplicative law states that the product of two negative number is positive