Question

multiply.
$\frac{3}{8}cdot(-\frac{1}{3})$
write your answer in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply numerators and denominators

$\frac{3}{8}\times(-\frac{1}{3})=\frac{3\times(- 1)}{8\times3}$

Step2: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{3\times(-1)}{8\times3}=-\frac{3}{24}=-\frac{1}{8}$

Answer:

$-\frac{1}{8}$