What is the product in lowest terms?

8/15 * -3/10

A. -4/25

B. -3/35

C. - 2/25

D. 1/5

Let me solve the problem myself and you'll tell me if it's correct

Question

What is the product in lowest terms? 
 
 8/15 * -3/10
 
 A. -4/25
 
 
 B. -3/35
 
 
 C. - 2/25
 
 
 D. 1/5

Let me solve the problem myself and you'll tell me if it's correct

mathstudent55 · Answer

Read the similar problem I just solved a few more times until you understand it. Then follow the same procedure and try to solve this one. Post what you get. If you still have questions, ask.

anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{ 8 }{ 15 } \times \frac{ -3 }{ 10 } = \frac{ -24 }{ 150 }$$

mathstudent55 · Answer

very good
now we need to reduce

mathstudent55 · Answer

what are 24 and 150 both divisible by?

anonymous · Answer

wait a sec.....I'm reducing

anonymous · Answer

THE FINAL ANSWER IS $$\frac{ -4 }{ 25 }$$

anonymous · Answer

SO IT'S A

mathstudent55 · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

THANKS

mathstudent55 · Answer

Write is as $-\dfrac{4}{25} $

texaschic101 · Answer

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yep....try using the shortcut