Question

- 5/9 x 6/8 =

Answer 1

\[\frac{ -5*6 }{ 9*8 }\]
Multiply this, what do u get?

Answer 2

-30/72????

Answer 3

is that the answer?

Answer 4

Nope you need to simplify. Write the fraction in a simplier form.

Answer 5

eg. 2/6 = 1/3 in its simpliest form.

Answer 6

okay, give me a sec. :)

Answer 7

-3/7?

Answer 8

nope that's not it. you should have gotten -5/12

Answer 9

huh? how did you get that, if you don't mind me asking?

Answer 10

:/

Answer 11

The greatest common factor between 30 and 72 is 6. So I divided both the numerator and the denominator by 6. That's how I got -5/12

Answer 12

oh, thanks! I need to catch up on my GFC. Thanks soo much for your help! ;D

Answer 13

Sure glad i could be of assistance!

Answer 14

Actually, one more thing! Is the 12 also a negative?

Answer 15

the entire fraction i negative: \[-\frac{ 5 }{ 12 }\]

Answer 16

thanks again! :D