To multiply these two numbers, we first need to convert them to improper fractions.
-2 1/2 can be written as -5/2
-1 3/5 can be written as -8/5
Now, multiply -5/2 by -8/5:
(-5/2) * (-8/5) = 40/10 = 4
Therefore, -2 1/2 multiplied by -1 3/5 is equal to 4.
When written as a decimal, the answer is 4.
Multiply −2 1/2 by −1 3/5 . Write the answer as a decimal.
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