Question

Write each of the following as a rational number with positive denominator 12/-17​

Answer 1

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Answer:

`\Large \boxed{\sf (-12)/(17)}`

Explanation:

→ We want write the following as a rational number with positive denominator:

`\sf (12)/(-17)`

→ To get a positive denominator, we can multiply the numerator and denominator by -1:

`\sf (12 * (-1))/(-17 * (-1) )`

→ Simplify the fraction:

`\sf (-12)/(17)`

Conclusion:

12/-17 as a rational number with a positive denominator is equal to -12/17.