Question

Multiply the following and write the product as a rational number in its lowest form :-
8 and 5/-16
Class 7th
Subject Mathematic ​

Answer 1

Answer:

:) (-8) ÷ (-5/16) We have, = (-8/1) × (16/-5) … [∵ reciprocal of (-5/16) is (16/-5)] The product of two rational numbers = (product of their numerator)/ (product of their denominator) = (-8×16) / (1×-5) = -128/-5 = 128/5