Question

Do both , -2/3 and 2/-3 represent the same negative rational number?
If yes then how? Explain......

Answer 1

yes, because they have negative signs

Answer 2

Yes

In -2/3, numerator has negative sign and denominator has positive sign.

So, negative/positive = negative

In 2/-3, numerator has positive sign and denominator has negative sign.

So, positive / negative = negative..

-/- = +

+/+ = +

-/+ = -

+/- = -

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