Question

negative 2 fifths times negative 1 and one fourth

Answer 1

To solve this expression, you need to multiply -2/5 by -1 1/4.

First, convert -1 1/4 to an improper fraction:
-1 1/4 = -1 - 1/4 = -4/4 - 1/4 = -5/4

Then, multiply the fractions together:
-2/5 * -5/4 = 10/20

Simplify the fraction:
10/20 = 1/2

Therefore, -2/5 times -1 1/4 equals 1/2.