Question

Multiply. -5•-1/7•4/8. Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

The answer is
`(5)/(14)`.

Explanation:

1. -5 ×
`(-1)/(7)` =
`(5)/(7)`

2.
`(5)/(7)` ·
`(4)/(8)` =
`(20)/(56)`

3. Simplify:

`(20)/(56)` =
`(5)/(14)`

Answer 2

5/14

Explanation:

Multiply.

(-5 × -1 × 4) / (7 × 8)

20/56

Simplify.

5/14