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Are you allowed to have a negative in the denominator of a fraction?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes. This, in essence, is the same exact thing as having the top part of a fraction negative.
-3/4 is the same thing as 3/-4
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If both the numerator and the denominator are negative does that make the fraction negative?
No!If numerator and denominator have the same signs the fraction is positive.If numerator and denominator have opposite signs the fraction is negative.
What happens to the fraction if the denominator of a negative fraction increases?
The fraction becomes less negative. It remains a negative fraction but moves nearer to 0.
If you have a fraction and both the numerator and the denominator are negative and you simplify it would the numerator and denominator stay negative?
The simplification will be positive. In other words, the numerator and the denominator will NOT stay negative.
If the fraction has a negative denominator?
It is the same as the negative of the fraction with the same denominator positive. eg: 2/-3 = -2/3 -4/-5 = --4/5 = 4/5 You are creating an equivalent fraction by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by -1.
How do you you reduce a fraction with a negative number as a numerator?
To reduce a fraction with a negative number as a numerator, you can first simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator. Then, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD and the negative sign remains unchanged. This will result in a reduced fraction with a negative numerator.
Is A Fraction Negative if it has a negative numerator?
If the numerator is negative and the denominator is positive then the fraction will be negative. If the numerator is negative and the denominator is negative too then the fraction will be positive.
If both the numerator and the denominator are negative does that make the fraction negative?
No!If numerator and denominator have the same signs the fraction is positive.If numerator and denominator have opposite signs the fraction is negative.
How do you write a negative decimal as a fraction?
just have the fraction be negative(do this by putting the negative symbol on the denominator, numerator or before the fraction).
What happens to the fraction if the denominator of a negative fraction increases?
The fraction becomes less negative. It remains a negative fraction but moves nearer to 0.
Can you have negative exponents in the denominator?
You can have negative exponents anywhere. When they are in the denominator, they are equivalent to positive exponents in the numerator of a fraction.
When the numerator of a fraction is smaller than the denominator it is a(n) fraction.?
There is no simple answer to the question.If only the numerator is negative then the fraction is a negative fraction which may be proper or improper. If the numerator and the denominator have the same sign then the fraction is positive. It is an improper fraction if they are both negative and a proper fraction if they are both positive.
If you have a fraction and both the numerator and the denominator are negative and you simplify it would the numerator and denominator stay negative?
The simplification will be positive. In other words, the numerator and the denominator will NOT stay negative.
If the fraction has a negative denominator?
It is the same as the negative of the fraction with the same denominator positive. eg: 2/-3 = -2/3 -4/-5 = --4/5 = 4/5 You are creating an equivalent fraction by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by -1.
How do you you reduce a fraction with a negative number as a numerator?
To reduce a fraction with a negative number as a numerator, you can first simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator. Then, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD and the negative sign remains unchanged. This will result in a reduced fraction with a negative numerator.
What fraction represents a terminating decimal?
It is any fraction where the denominator is a multiple of non-negative integer powers of 2 and 5. In other words, a fraction with a denominator of the form 2x5y where x and y are non-negative integers.
What values in the denominator must you be mindful of?
The denominator cannot be 0. If the denominator is a negative number, a fraction, a surd or a complex number (depends on your level), you are expected to rescale the fraction so that the denominator is a positive integer.
What is the reciprocal of negative 13 over 8?
To get the reciprocal of a fraction, exchange the numerator and the denominator (the top and bottom parts). The reciprocal of a negative fraction is also negative.
