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Use the distributivity of multiplication of rational numbers over addition to simplify ¾ × [(8/9) – 40].

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We know that the distributivity of multiplication of rational numbers over subtraction, a × (b – c) = a × b – a × c

Where, a = -2/7, b = 7/16, c = 21/4

Then, (¾) × [(8/9) – (40)] = ((¾) × (8/9)) – ((¾) × (40))

= ((1/1) × (2/3)) – ((3/1) × (10))

= (2/3) – (30)

= (2 – 90)/3

= -88/3



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