Question

If X=2/3, y=-1/2 and z=5/4. Solve with the help of associative property in operation multiplication .Show the LHS and RHS.​

Answer 1

X*(Y*Z)=(X*Y)*Z
2/3*(-1/2*5/4)=(2/3*-1/2)*5/4
2/3*-5/8=-1/3*5/4
-5/12=-5/12