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STEP 1
1. We are multiplying two negative numbers: and .
2. The product of two negative numbers is positive.
3. We need to convert the decimal to a fraction to simplify the multiplication.
STEP 2
1. Convert the decimal to a fraction.
2. Multiply the fractions.
3. Simplify the result.
STEP 3
Convert to a fraction.
Simplify by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is .
STEP 4
Multiply the fractions and .
STEP 5
Since the product of two negative numbers is positive, the result is already simplified and positive.
The final result is:
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