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Can someone help me?

I’m not sure if -4/-12 simplified is negative or positive

Can someone help me? I’m not sure if -4/-12 simplified is negative or positive-example-1
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Answer:

The answer is 1/3

Explanation:

-4/-12 is the same as -4 divided by -12, and a negative divided by a negative will always be a positive; therefore, the answer comes out to be positive.

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