Question

Multiply: −1/3⋅−5/8
(1 point)
Responses

524
5 over 24

−524
negative 5 over 24

−5576
negative 5 over 576

815

Answer 1

To multiply two fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Given the fractions: \(-\frac{1}{3}\) and \(-\frac{5}{8}\),

Step 1: Multiply the numerators:
\[
(-1) \times (-5) = 5
\]

Step 2: Multiply the denominators:
\[
3 \times 8 = 24
\]

Step 3: Combine the results:
\[
\frac{5}{24}
\]

So, the final answer is \(\frac{5}{24}\).

The correct response from the options given is:
**5 over 24**.