Understanding Negative Signs in Fractions

Understanding Negative Signs in Fractions

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Mathematics

1st - 6th Grade

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This video tutorial explains where to place the negative sign in fractions by exploring division. It reviews the rules for multiplying and dividing signed numbers, emphasizing that the result is positive if the signs are the same and negative if they differ. The tutorial clarifies the implication of negative symbols in fractions and provides examples of division problems with negative signs. It demonstrates that placing the negative sign in the numerator, denominator, or outside the fraction yields the same result. A rule is introduced for fractions with integer numerators and denominators, stating that the negative sign can be placed in any position without affecting the outcome.

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