Question

What fraction is equivalent to -7 over 8

1)8 over -7
2)7 over -8
3)-7 over -8
4)7 over 8

Answer 1

2) 7/-8

Explanation:

7/-8 because there is one negative meaning that the whole fraction will be negative. If there were two negatives, or none, it would be positive. The original fraction, -7/8, is a negative. Also, the actual numbers are equivalent as well, 7/8 and 7/8.