Question

teacher:nichols class:period 4 6evzxh1v
student mailyn
express as a simple fraction in lowest terms
\\(\frac{-1}{5} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{\square|\square}{\square}\\) ok

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply numerators

$(-1) \times 2 = -2$

Step2: Multiply denominators

$5 \times 5 = 25$

Step3: Check simplification

$\frac{-2}{25}$ has no common factors.

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{\frac{-2}{25}}$