Identify numbers to multiply: Identify the numbers to multiply.We have two fractions: −54 and 81. We need to multiply these fractions together.Calculation: (−54)×(81)
Multiply numerators and denominators: Multiply the numerators and the denominators.Multiply the numerators: −4×1=−4Multiply the denominators: 5×8=40So, the product of the fractions is −404.
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction.−404 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.−4÷4=−140÷4=10So, the simplified fraction is −101.
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