Question

arithmetic and algebra review
signed fraction multiplication: basic
try again
your answer is incorrect.
multiply.
$\boldsymbol{ -\frac{5}{9} \cdot (-4)}$
write your answer in simplest form.
$\frac{29}{9}$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall sign rule for multiplication

When multiplying two negative numbers, the result is positive. So \(-\frac{5}{9} \cdot (-4)\) becomes \(\frac{5}{9} \cdot 4\).

Step2: Multiply numerator and whole number

Multiply the numerator \(5\) by \(4\). So \(\frac{5 \times 4}{9}=\frac{20}{9}\).

Answer:

\(\frac{20}{9}\)