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The number would have to be negative. It really is the same as a positive numerator and denominator, just put a negative if the denominator is negative. Its like this
15 divided by 3 is 5
15 divided by -3 would be -5
so it asks what if the numerator was negative how many times would 3 go into it and the answer is -5.
(+)/(-)=(-)
(-)/(+)=(-)
(+)/(+)=(+)
(-)/(-)=(-)
same applies to addition and subtration and multiplication.
hope this helps.
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Is -15 rational or irrational?
Any integer, whether positive or negative, is a rational number. It can be expressed as a fraction with a negative numerator and a denominator of 1.
How do you estimate a percentage when the denominator is a negative number?
Work the problem the same as usual, but then prefix the answer with the appropriate sign. First perform the division--numerator divided by the denominator--without regard to the sign. The sign of your answer depends on the combination of the signs of the numerator, the denominator, and the fraction itself. * If there are an even number of minus signs, the answer is positive. * If there are an odd number of minus signs, the answer is negative. * If there are an no minus signs, the answer is positive.
How do you turn negative exponents into positive exponents?
Put the number with the exponent in the denominator of a fraction and take off the negative symbol. The numerator in that fraction should be 1. Example: 8-2 Converts to: 1 --- 82
In a faction what is the bottem number called?
It is the denominator and the top number is the numerator
What is the denominator and numerator?
They are both parts of a fraction. The denominator is the bottom number, what the equation is out of, 2/3 , in this case the denominator is the number 3. and the numerator is the number on top, in this case the number 2.
How can a rational number be positive?
A rational number is simply a number that can be expressed as a fraction, with integer numerator and denominator. Such a number can be positive, negative, or zero.A rational number is simply a number that can be expressed as a fraction, with integer numerator and denominator. Such a number can be positive, negative, or zero.A rational number is simply a number that can be expressed as a fraction, with integer numerator and denominator. Such a number can be positive, negative, or zero.A rational number is simply a number that can be expressed as a fraction, with integer numerator and denominator. Such a number can be positive, negative, or zero.
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.
A fraction with a negative numerator whose absolute value is greater than its positive denominator is a number less than negative one?
Yes.
Is -15 rational or irrational?
Any integer, whether positive or negative, is a rational number. It can be expressed as a fraction with a negative numerator and a denominator of 1.
How do you find the product or quotient using positive exponents when you have negative ones?
Change the number or variable with the exponent from the numerator to the denominator, or from the denominator to the numerator, and at the same time change the exponent from negative to positive. For example, 5-3 = 1/53, and 1/x-10 = x10.
How do you estimate a percentage when the denominator is a negative number?
Work the problem the same as usual, but then prefix the answer with the appropriate sign. First perform the division--numerator divided by the denominator--without regard to the sign. The sign of your answer depends on the combination of the signs of the numerator, the denominator, and the fraction itself. * If there are an even number of minus signs, the answer is positive. * If there are an odd number of minus signs, the answer is negative. * If there are an no minus signs, the answer is positive.
Can a rational number be negative in the denominator?
Yes. It can also be negative in the numerator. Both positive and negative numbers (as well as zero) can be rational numbers. Both positive and negative numbers can be irrational numbers. Both positive and negative numbers (as well as zero) can be integers.
How do you reduce a fraction with a negative number as the numerator and denominator?
A negative number divided by another negative number (much like a negative number multiplied by another negative number) gives you a positive result. The two minus signs cancel each other out.
How do you divide negative mixed number?
The first stage in dividing by a negative mixed number would be to convert that number into a top-heavy or vulgar fraction. Once this has been done, you ignore the negative sign for the time being, and multiply the number by the denominator. After this, you divide by the numerator. Finally, you swap the sign of the number you started with. If you were dividing a negative number the answer is positive. If you were dividing a positive number the answer is negative.
What are some ways to find out if a number is greater than one-half?
It is if: * the numerator is greater than half the denominator. * twice the numerator is greater than the denominator. * the denominator is less than half the numerator. * twice the denominator is less than the numerator. * the decimal equivalent is gretaer than 0.5. * if you subtract 1/2, the answer is positive. * if you subtract it from 1/2 the answer is negative. * the square of the number is between greater than 1/4. There are many more.
How do you divide a negative fraction by a whole number?
-> Keep the same numerator.-> Multiply the denominator by the whole number, and make that the new denominator.-> Keep the negative sign before the fraction.You have the answer.
What is the quotient of a positive number by a negative number in integers?
It depends on the sign and the numerator
