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The expression shown in the image is:

\[
8 \times \left(-\frac{5}{4}\right)
\]

To solve this:

1. Multiply the whole number \( 8 \) by the fraction \( -\frac{5}{4} \).
2. First, express \( 8 \) as \( \frac{8}{1} \), so it becomes:

\[
\frac{8}{1} \times -\frac{5}{4} = \frac{8 \times -5}{1 \times 4} = \frac{-40}{4}
\]

3. Simplify \( \frac{-40}{4} \):

\[
\frac{-40}{4} = -10
\]

So, the answer in its simplest form is:

\[
\boxed{-10}
\]

Would you like more details, or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
1. What happens when you multiply two fractions together?
2. How do you convert a mixed number into an improper fraction before multiplying?
3. What is the effect of multiplying a positive number by a negative fraction?
4. How do you simplify a fraction when the numerator is larger than the denominator?
5. Can you multiply three fractions together directly, or is there a preferred method?

**Tip:** Always check if fractions can be simplified before or after multiplication to make calculations easier.

Multiply 8 by (-5/4) and write the answer in simplest form.

This page covers the step-by-step solution for multiplying 8 by (-5/4). Learn how to work with negative fractions, perform multiplication, and simplify the result. Suitable for middle school students in Grades 6-8.

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