Question

Is -7/8 equivalent to 49/-56?

Answer 1

Starting with -7/8, and mult. numerator and denominator both by -7, we get

(-7)(-7) 49

--------- = ----------

(-7)(8) -56

So, yes, -7/8 is equivalent to 49/-56.

Answer 2

Is -7/8 equivalent to 49/-56? YES

because

49/7 = 7

-56/7 = 8

so

49/-56

= 7/-8

= -7/8