Question

Is fraction -4/9 equivalent to -4/-9

Answer 1

To determine if the fractions \(-\frac{4}{9}\) and \(-\frac{4}{-9}\) are equivalent, let's simplify:

1. The fraction \(-\frac{4}{-9}\) simplifies as follows:

\[
-\frac{4}{-9} = \frac{4}{9}
\]

2. Now, we can compare the two fractions:

- \(-\frac{4}{9}\) is negative.
- \(\frac{4}{9}\) is positive.

Since one fraction is negative and the other is positive, they are not equivalent.

Thus, \(-\frac{4}{9} \neq -\frac{4}{-9}\).