More Than One Minus Sign in Simple Fractions: Problem 3

Rule 4:

If there is an even number of minus signs in a fraction, the value of the fraction is positive.

If there is an odd number of minus signs in a simple fraction, the value of the fraction is negative.

Problem 2:

Find the value of the fraction .

Answer.

Since there are an odd number of minus signs, the answer will be negative. can be written .

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