Which fractions are equal to -9/36?
a. 3/-12
b. -1/4
c. -4
d. 3/12
e. 1/4
f. 4
3 answers
my answer is b
A negative divided by a positive is a negative.
This rules out the last 3 choices.
Can you see any numbers that evenly divide into top and bottom?
This rules out the last 3 choices.
Can you see any numbers that evenly divide into top and bottom?
correct
However, it says, "which fractions" are equal to -9/12,
isn't 3/-12 also the same?
However, it says, "which fractions" are equal to -9/12,
isn't 3/-12 also the same?