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  • 13-01-2018
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Can a fraction have a negative numerator and a positive denominator

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  • 13-01-2018
Yes it is possible. 

For example: We have have the fraction [tex]\frac{-3}{4}[/tex] where the 3 up top is negative and the 4 down below is positive. The overall fraction will simplify to negative three-fourths. When we divide negative over positive, the result is negative.
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