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How do you change a negative fraction to a positive Fraction?
You could multiply the fraction by -1.
How do you know if a fraction is smaller?
If one fraction is negative and one is positive, you automatically know that the negative fraction is smaller. If both fractions are positive and have the same denominator, the one with the smallest numerator is smaller. If both fractions are negative and have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is smaller. If fractions have different denominators, convert the fractions to the same denominator to find which one is smaller. For example: 2/5 and 1/3 2/5 = 6/15 1/3 = 5/15 1/3 is smaller than 2/5. If the above fractions were negative, -6/15 is less than -5/15.
How do you multiply a negative number by a negative number?
multiply the numbers together and the sign is positive , as a negative times a negative is a positive
Can fractions be negative?
Yes. Fractions can be both positive and negative. Here are some examples that shows how a negative fraction is possible. 1/4 = .25 = 1 - .75 = 0 + .25 - 1/4 = - .25 = 1 - 1.25 = 0 - .25 this is true
When you multiply two negative numbers is the answer negative or positive?
always positive
How do you multiply a negative fraction and a positive fraction?
The same as any two fractions. In this case, the answer will be negative.
If you multiply a negative fraction with a positive fraction do you get a negative fraction?
Yes.
How do you subtract fractions with negative fractions?
Subtracting a negative fraction is the same as adding its positive equivalent.
How do you divide with a negative fraction?
Divide as you would divide positive fractions. That is, convert both fractions to positive, then do the division. After that, apply the rules for dividing positive and negative numbers. For example, if one of the fractions is positive and the other negative, the answer will be negative.
How do multiply a negative fraction time a positive fraction?
Multiply the numbers ignoring the signs and then add a negative sign.
How do you divide a negative number by a positive fraction?
You multiply the negative number by the reciprocal of the fraction.
How do you change a negative fraction to a positive Fraction?
You could multiply the fraction by -1.
How do you multiply negative mixed numbers?
Convert them to improper fractions and proceed. The answer will be positive.
What can multiply 39?
Any number, integer or fraction, positive or negative, can multiply 39.
What are two positive fractions with a quotient of fivge-sixth?
Choose ANY fraction. Multiply 5/6 by that fraction to get the other fraction.
How do you divide a negative mixed fraction by a positive mixed fraction?
It is the same as dividing two positive mixed fractions except that at the end of it all, you put a negative sign in front.
Is it possible to get an answer closer to zero when you multiply a negative fraction by a positive?
Yes.
