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Question
`(-5)/3 xx ((-3)/5)` = ______.
Solution
`(-5)/3 xx ((-3)/5)` = 1.
Explanation:
Given, `(-5)/3 xx ((-3)/5)`
∵ Product of rational numbers = `"Product of numerators"/"Product of denominators"`
= `((-5) xx (-3))/(3 xx 5)`
= `15/15`
= 1
Hence, `(-5)/3 xx ((-3)/5)` = 1.
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