-4/1 (Negative four over one)
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-4/1
Yes, a fraction can be negative, e.g., -4/3, -2/5, etc.
-8/10 (negative eight tenths)
-1/4
There is no specific name. -3 is greater than -4 and (-3)/(-4) = 3/4 is a positive proper fraction. 3 is greater than -4 and (-3)/4 = -3/4 is a negative proper fraction. 3 is greater than -2 and 3/(-2) = -3/2 is a negative improper fraction. 4 is greater than 3 and 4/3 is a positive improper fraction. Thus, the fraction can be negative or positive, proper or improper.