Identify numbers: Identify the numbers to multiply.We have −31 and 83.
Multiply numerators and denominators: Multiply the numerators and the denominators.(−1×3)=−3(3×8)=24So, −31×83=−243
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction. −243 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3.−3÷3=−124÷3=8So, −243 simplifies to −81.
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