negative 2 fifths times negative 1 and one fourth
To solve this expression, you need to multiply -2/5 by -1 1/4.
First, convert -1 1/4 to an improper fraction:
-1 1/4 = -1 - 1/4 = -4/4 - 1/4 = -5/4
Then, multiply the fractions together:
-2/5 * -5/4 = 10/20
Simplify the fraction:
10/20 = 1/2
Therefore, -2/5 times -1 1/4 equals 1/2.
To calculate negative 2 fifths times negative 1 and one fourth, follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert both fractions to decimals.
- Negative 2 fifths = -2/5 = -0.4
- Negative 1 and one fourth = -1 1/4 = -1.25
Step 2: Multiply the decimals.
- -0.4 * -1.25 = 0.5
Therefore, the result of negative 2 fifths times negative 1 and one fourth is 0.5.