Question

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

Answer 1

Yes, the fraction \(-\frac{4}{9}\) is equivalent to \(\frac{4}{-9}\). Both fractions represent the same value, which is negative four-ninths. The negative sign can be placed either in front of the fraction or in the numerator. Thus, \(-\frac{4}{9} = \frac{4}{-9}\).