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simplify (1/3)(-3/5)

Solution

simplify

(\frac{1}{3}) (- \frac{3}{5})

Solution

- \frac{1}{5}

+1

Decimal Notation

- 0.2

Solution steps

(\frac{1}{3}) (- \frac{3}{5})

Apply rule:

(a) = a

(\frac{1}{3}) = \frac{1}{3}

= \frac{1}{3} (- \frac{3}{5})

Apply rule:

a (- b) = - ab

\frac{1}{3} (- \frac{3}{5}) = - \frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{3}{5}

= - \frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{3}{5}

Cross-cancel common factor:

3

= - \frac{1}{5}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (1/3)(-3/5) ?
The solution to (1/3)(-3/5) is -1/5