SOLUTION: How do I multiply fractions? Example -5/7x-8/7

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Question 368418: How do I multiply fractions?
Example -5/7x-8/7

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the numerators: -5 * -8 = +40
Multiply the denominators: 7*7 = 49
= 40/49

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