Question

The product of $\frac{-26}{35}$ and $\frac{-28}{39}$ is

• A. $\frac{8}{15}$
• B. $\frac{-8}{15}$
• C. $\frac{-8}{5}$
• D. $\frac{8}{5}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{8}{15}$

$\frac{-26}{35}\times \frac{-28}{39}$
Two negative rational numbers are multiplied. Hence, the product will always be a positive rational number.
$\frac{-26}{35}\times \frac{-28}{39}$ = $\frac{-2}{5}\times \frac{-4}{3}$ = $\frac{8}{15}$