To solve the expression (1 1/6)(-5/7), we first need to convert the mixed number 1 1/6 into an improper fraction.
To convert the mixed number 1 1/6 to an improper fraction, we multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator of the fractional part (6), and then add the numerator of the fractional part (1).
1 * 6 + 1 = 7
The improper fraction equivalent of 1 1/6 is 7/6.
Now we can multiply the fractions:
(7/6)(-5/7) = (7 * -5) / (6 * 7)
-35 / 42
Therefore, (1 1/6)(-5/7) simplifies to -35/42.
(1 1/6)(-5/7)
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