Question

What is the product in lowest terms? -5/12 x 8/13
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Answer 1

multiply the fractions out and simplify

Answer 2

\[-5/12 * 8/13 = -40/156\]
Both are divisible by 4, so divide numerator and denominator by 4
\[(-40/4)/(156/4) = -10/38\]
Both are divisible by 2, so divide numerator and denominator by 2
\[(-10/2)/(38/2) = -5/19\]