Multiply −2 1/2 by −1 3/5 . Write the answer as a decimal.

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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.