Convert -1 1/4 to the mixed number -5/4.
Then the product of -1 1/4 and -2/5 is (-5/4)(-2/5) = 10/20, or 1/2.
Please, do not use " x " to indicate multiplication. " x " is reserved for naming variables. Instead, use " * " to indicate mult.
Thus, your problem is best written -1 1/4 * -2/5
