Question

26/30 solve and write your answer in simplest form. -3 1/2(1 3/4) -6 3/8 -49/8

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - numbers to improper fractions

$-3\frac{1}{2}=-\frac{3\times2 + 1}{2}=-\frac{7}{2}$, $1\frac{3}{4}=\frac{1\times4+3}{4}=\frac{7}{4}$

Step2: Multiply the two fractions

$-\frac{7}{2}\times\frac{7}{4}=-\frac{7\times7}{2\times4}=-\frac{49}{8}$

Answer:

$-\frac{49}{8}$