Simplify the Following Expression $\left( \frac { 23 } { 39 } \right) \left( - \frac { 17 } { 44 } \right)$

question 43

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following expression. $\left( \frac { 23 } { 39 } \right) \left( - \frac { 17 } { 44 } \right)$

• A) \(\frac { 391 } { 1716 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 391 } { 783 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 391 } { 1716 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 391 } { 1174 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 391 } { 1174 }\)

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