243/-333 multiply -296/162 Solve this operation of rational number In stepby step
Step 1: Write the problem
243/-333 × -296/162
Step 2: Multiply the numerators
243 × -296 = -71928
Step 3: Multiply the denominators
-333 × 162 = -53946
Step 4: Write the new fraction
-71928/-53946
Step 5: Simplify the signs
Negative divided by negative becomes positive:
71928/53946
Step 6: Reduce the fraction
Divide both top and bottom by 8982 (the greatest common divisor):
71928 ÷ 8982 = 8
53946 ÷ 8982 = 6
So: 8/6
Step 7: Simplify further
8/6 simplifies to 4/3
Final answer
243/-333 × -296/162 = 4/3