Question

Which fraction is equivalent to 4 over negative 9?

A.) -4 over 9
B) 4 over 9
C) -4 over -9
D) 9 over 4

Answer 1

A is correct.  Just move the negative sign from in front of the 9 and place it in front of the 4.

Answer 2

A) -4 over 9

Explanation:

We have the fraction
`(4)/(-9)` the equivalent of this fraction is
`(-4)/(9)`

`(4)/(-9)= (-4)/(9) =-(4)/(9)`

Both fractions are the same and equivalent, the negative sign makes the whole fraction negative regardless of whether it is in the numerator or denominator.