Question

Which fractions have the same value as
5
6
? Select TWO that apply.


−
(
−
5
−
6
)


5
−
6


−
5
6


−
5
−
6


−
(
5
−
6
)

Answer 1

The two that equal 5/6 are:

- (−5)/(−6) because (−5)/(−6) = 5/6 (negatives cancel).
- −(5/(−6)) because 5/(−6) = −5/6 and then −(−5/6) = 5/6.

The others simplify to −5/6, not 5/6.