Find each product.
negative 7 ninths times 3 fifths
Negative 7 ninths times 3 fifths can be calculated as:
(-7/9) * (3/5) = (-7 * 3) / (9 * 5) = -21/45 = -7/15
To find the product of -7/9 and 3/5, follow these steps:
Step 1: Multiply the numerators:
-7 x 3 = -21
Step 2: Multiply the denominators:
9 x 5 = 45
Step 3: Simplify the fraction, if possible:
Since there are no common factors between -21 and 45, the fraction cannot be simplified.
Step 4: Write the product as a fraction:
The product of -7/9 and 3/5 is -21/45.