Question

Would some one explain why and how to do this

Answer 1

(9) = -9 --> (-9) = 9
(3/16) = -3/16--> (-3/16) = 3/16 + 9 = 9 3/16 make into improper fraction

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16
9
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144---> ---
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144
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16 -----------------> c.