Zero in the Numerator of a Simple Fractions: Problem 2 
Rule 2: A numerator is allowed to take on the value of zero in a fraction. Any legal fraction (denominator not equal to zero) with a numerator equal to zero has an overall value of zero.

Problem 2: Write the numerator, denominator, and division symbol for the
simple fraction
.
Answer. The numerator is -4, the denominator is 5, and the division symbol is -.

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