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Question
Find the product of:
`(-4)/5` and `(-5)/12`
Sum
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Solution
Given, `(-4)/5` and `(-5)/12`
∴ Product of rational numbers = `"Product of numerators"/"Product of denominators"`
= `((-4) xx (-5))/(5 xx 12)`
= `20/60`
= `(20 ÷ 20)/(60 ÷ 20)` ...[Dividing numerator and denominator by 20]
= `1/3`
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Chapter 8: Rationals Numbers - Exercise [Page 249]
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