Simplify the Following Expression $\left( - \frac { 4 } { 9 } \right) \left( - \frac { 2 } { 3 } \right)$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following expression. $\left( - \frac { 4 } { 9 } \right) \left( - \frac { 2 } { 3 } \right)$

A) $\frac { 8 } { 27 }$
B) $\frac { 8 } { 25 }$
C) $- \frac { 8 } { 27 }$
D) $\frac { 8 } { 17 }$
E) $- \frac { 8 } { 17 }$