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Which fractions have the same value as 23

? Choose the THREE fractions that are correct.

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2−3
2 − 3

−−2−3
− − 2 − 3

−−23
− − 2 3

−2−3
− 2 − 3

−2−3

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The correct fractions that have the same value as 2/3 is -2/-3.

The fraction −2/3 can be expressed as −2/−3. When simplifying this fraction, both the numerator and denominator can be raised to the power of -3. This results in (−2)^−3/(-3)^-3. The negative exponent in the numerator flips the base, making it 1/(−2)^3, and similarly, the denominator becomes 1/(−3)^3 .

Since the negative signs in the numerator and denominator cancel each other out, the fraction becomes (−2)^3/(−3)^3. Evaluating the powers yields −8/−27, which is equivalent to 2/3. Therefore, −2/3 has the same value as −2/−3.