SOLUTION: how do you... 2 2/3 times -6 1/5

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Question 4838: how do you... 2 2/3 times -6 1/5
Answer by Abbey(339) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
convert 2 2/3 to 8%2F3
convert -6 1/5 to -31%2F5
then multiply the numerators and the denominators and reduce if possible:
8%2F3*-31%2F5=-248%2F15