Question

multiply.
$\frac{-2}{5}\times\frac{-1}{8}=$

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply numerators

$(-2)\times(-1) = 2$

Step2: Multiply denominators

$5\times8 = 40$

Step3: Form the fraction

The result is $\frac{2}{40}$

Step4: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{2\div2}{40\div2}=\frac{1}{20}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{20}$