Question

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multiply.
$-\frac{5}{9} \cdot (-4)$
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 \(\frac{5}{9} \cdot 4\) (since \((-)\times(-)=+\)).

Step2: Multiply the numerator and the integer

Multiply the numerator \(5\) by \(4\). We know that \(a \cdot \frac{b}{c}=\frac{a\times b}{c}\) (here \(a = 4\), \(b = 5\), \(c = 9\)). So \(\frac{5}{9}\times4=\frac{5\times4}{9}=\frac{20}{9}\).

Answer:

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