What is the product in lowest terms? -8/9 * 5/6 a.-1 b-13/15 c-20/27 d.-1/5
-8/9 5/6
Multiply the numerators and denominators together:
-8 5 = -40
9 * 6 = 54
-40/54
Divide 2 to the numerator and denominator:
-40 / 2 = -20
54 / 2 = 27
-20/27
Ok, so starting our with the given, -8/9 * 5/6 equals -40/54. This can be divided by 2, so the answer will be -20/27.