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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Trying to figure out the answer for -5/6(1/8)(-3/7)(-1/7)

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

are these just 4 fractions, or is all of that under the -5

OpenStudy (radar):

Since this is multiplication and their are 3 signs, we can say the results will be negative.

OpenStudy (radar):

Multiply the numerators Multiply the denominators Reduce the resulting fraction.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is just 4 fractions

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

then do what radar said

OpenStudy (radar):

Let us know what you get.

OpenStudy (radar):

Earth to 09876: Did you get an answer yet. You having troubler?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i said that the numberator is -12 and the denominator is 336

OpenStudy (radar):

Let me check. Numerators are -5, 1, -3, -1 when you multiply -5x1x-3x-1 you should get -15. Denominators are: 6, 8, 7, 7 Multiply them you should get 2352, Double check your work and see where you drifted off course.

OpenStudy (radar):

The fraction would be without any reducing: -15/2352 Have you found your error?

OpenStudy (radar):

Reduce by dividing top and bottom by 3 giving you a final answer of -5/784

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay i see where i got that wrong

OpenStudy (radar):

OK Fine business, good luck

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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