Question

Tommy writes -414 as a fraction using the same method he knows for positive mixed numbers. His work is shown:

Multiply the whole number by the denominator: -4⋅4=-16-4·4=-16.
Add the numerator: -16+1=-15-16+1=-15.
Write this number over the original denominator: -414=-154-414=-154.

Does this method work to correctly write -414 as a fraction?

Answer 1

yes because he followed the correct steps

Answer 2

Tommy's method Does not work.

4 1/4= 17/4 so, -4 1/4= -17/4

Explanation:

I know this is right cause I got it right on TTM

does not work

17

-17