To multiply -2 1/2 by -1 3/5, we first need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
-2 1/2 = -5/2
-1 3/5 = -8/5
Now, we can multiply the fractions:
(-5/2) * (-8/5) = 40/10
Simplifying the fraction, we get:
40/10 = 4/1 = 4
Therefore, the answer as a decimal is 4.
Multiply -2 1/2 by -1 3/5. Write the answer as a decimal
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