To simplify the given expression:
(2 3/35 - 1/2) • (8/45 - 19/45)
First, let's convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
2 3/35 = 70/35 + 3/35 = 73/35 1/2 = 17/35
Now, substitute these values back into the expression:
(73/35 - 17/35) • (8/45 - 19/45) = (56/35) • (-11/45)
Next, multiply the fractions:
(56/35) • (-11/45) = - (56 * 11) / (35 * 45) = -616 / 1575
Therefore, the final simplified answer is -616/1575.