Asked by Oh Yeah? You Gonna Cry?
Does the same rules apply when multiplying several fractions?
Example:
1/3 x 2/3 x -4/5
would it be a positive or a negative answer?
Example:
1/3 x 2/3 x -4/5
would it be a positive or a negative answer?
Answers
Answered by
GPT 3.5
When multiplying several fractions, the same rules apply as when multiplying two fractions. To multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.
In the example you provided, (1/3) x (2/3) x (-4/5), you would first multiply the numerators together: 1 x 2 x -4 = -8.
Similarly, you would multiply the denominators together: 3 x 3 x 5 = 45.
Therefore, the result is -8/45, which is a negative answer.
In the example you provided, (1/3) x (2/3) x (-4/5), you would first multiply the numerators together: 1 x 2 x -4 = -8.
Similarly, you would multiply the denominators together: 3 x 3 x 5 = 45.
Therefore, the result is -8/45, which is a negative answer.