Liam says - (5/12) is equivalent to 5/-12. Explain if Liam is correct by completing the statement below

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Bryan Schmidt

9 February, 02:42

Liam says - (5/12) is equivalent to 5/-12. Explain if Liam is correct by completing the statement below

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Shyanne Odonnell · Answer 1

The fraction - (5/12) can be described as the opposite of a positive number divided by a positive number. A positive number divided by a positive number results in a [positive] quotient, and its opposite is always [negitive].

The fraction 5/-12 can be described as a positive number divided by a negative number, which always results in a [negative] quotient.

The fractions have [the same] value, so Liam [is] correct.