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A negative number divided by a negative number is positive. Therefore, it's the same as if both fractions were positive.

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Q: How do you divide fractions when both fractions are negative?
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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 you divide negative fractions from positive fractions?

You divide the equivalent positive numbers. Then you add a negative sign to the result.


Does dividing by a negative equal multiplying?

No, it only multiplies when you divide by fractions


How do you divide negative fractions?

If they are both negative, your answer is going to be positive anyways, so just make multiply them as they are example: -2/3 x -3/4= 6/12=1/2


How do you convert negative fractions into decimals?

You remove the negative sign long enough to divide the numerator by the denominator then put the negative back on its place value


Can negative numbers be in a fraction?

Yes, negative numbers can be in a fraction. Fractions can have negative numerators or negative denominators, or both. For example, -1/2, 3/-4, and -5/-7 are fractions that include negative numbers.


What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?

multiply and divide fractions!-.-


Why can you not divide fractions?

We deny the premise and maintain that you can divide fractions.


When do you flip less than greater than sign?

When dividing by negative numbers or dividing by fractions.


Video of how to divide fractions?

You can search YouTube for "divide fractions", and find several.However, it isn't really that complicated; just remember the following simple rules:To divide one fraction by another fraction, take the reciprocal of the second fraction, then multiply.If you have mixed fractions, convert them both to improper fractions, then proceed as above (multiply by the reciprocal).


How do you divide mixed fractions with a negative mixed fraction?

"they" i don't know. go ask some one ales


How do you you reduce a fraction with a negative number as a numerator?

Reduce it as you would normally, negative fractions are no different to positive fractions. Also, it doesn't matter which of the numerator or denominator are negative, as long as when it is reduced the fraction is negative overall.