alleryStart learning →Which fraction is equal to -5/8?
A10/16
B10/-16
C-5/-8
D-10/8
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 10/-16
Multiplying the numerator and denominator of -5/8 by -2 gives 10/-16.
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