Understanding Negative Fractions

In this video, Mr. J explains how to write negative fractions. He outlines three methods: placing the negative sign in front of the fraction, with the numerator, or with the denominator. He emphasizes using only one negative sign, as using two would result in a positive fraction. Two examples, negative four-fifths and negative nine-seventeenths, are provided to illustrate these methods. The video concludes with a reminder of the key points and a thank you to viewers.

What is the key rule to remember when writing negative fractions?

• Use a positive sign instead.

• Use two negative signs.

• Use only one negative sign.

• Use no negative signs.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to write negative four-fifths?

• -4/-5

• -4/5

• 4/-5

• -(4/5)

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

Why can't we use a negative sign with both the numerator and denominator?

• It makes the fraction undefined.

• It makes the fraction zero.

• It results in a positive fraction.

• It has no effect on the fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

How can negative nine-seventeenths be written with the negative sign in front?

• 9/17

• -9/-17

• 9/-17

• -(9/17)

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Which of the following represents negative nine-seventeenths with the negative sign in the numerator?

• -9/17

• -(9/17)

• 9/17

• 9/-17

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

What happens when you divide a negative number by another negative number?

• The result is negative.

• The result is undefined.

• The result is positive.

• The result is zero.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

Which of the following is a correct representation of negative nine-seventeenths with the negative sign in the denominator?

• -9/17

• 9/17

• 9/-17

• -(9/17)

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

What is the result of -9 divided by -17?

• -17/9

• 9/17

• 17/9

• -9/17

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

What is the main takeaway from the video on writing negative fractions?

• Always use two negative signs.

• Use a negative sign with both numerator and denominator.

• Use only one negative sign in a fraction.

• Never use a negative sign.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to write a negative fraction?

• -a/-b

• -a/b

• a/-b

• -(a/b)

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B