Nope... -2 divided by -2 is equal to 1
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There's no general rule. The result could be positive and it could also be negative. It depends on how big both numbers are. (neg 5) minus (neg 7) = pos 2 (neg 5) minus (neg 3) = neg 2
Expressed as a proper fraction in its simplest form, 2/-9 is equal to -(2/9) or negative 2 over 9.
A negative + a negative + a negative equals a negative. Adding a negative number is equal to subtracting a positive number. For example: -2+(-2)+(-2) = (-2)-2-2 -2+(-2)+(-2) = (-4)-2 -2+(-2)+(-2) = (-6)
Adding a negative is the same as subtracting. -1/8 + 3/8 is the same as 3/8 - 1/8. They both equal 2/8, or 1/4.
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