SOLUTION: If you have a negative improper fraction like -29/16 If you simplify that is it still a negative?

Question 118668: If you have a negative improper fraction like -29/16 If you simplify that is it still a negative?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
like -29/16
--------
Yes, the result is negative.
-29/16 = -1 13/16
================
Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Well you can't reduce the fraction, but you can convert it to a mixed fraction.

Start with the given improper fraction

Break up into . Notice how is a multiple of .

Break up the fraction.

Reduce to get .

Simplify. Remember is the same as .

So the improper fraction is the mixed fraction .

So the fraction is still negative
RELATED QUESTIONS
If you have have a fraction like -2 over -3 would that be considered a positive fraction... (answered by JBarnum)
"If you have 5 squared with a negative exponent, how do you write it or simplify it so... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
if you have a negative number & you have to subtrat it from a nother negative number that (answered by queenofit)
Which phrase does not have the same meaning as -3/w? (-3 is on top of the w like a... (answered by josgarithmetic,ikleyn,greenestamps)
Hi. I have a question concerning how exponents 'work'. I understand how exponents 'work' (answered by richwmiller,smithsac,richard1234,MathTherapy)
how do you add a negative fraction when it is written like this 4/5 +(-3/10)... (answered by EdenWolf)
If you have a negative number with an exponent of 0, is it a negative number? Example:... (answered by scott8148)
how would i solve this problem: (-4^2)^-3 that is "(negative 4 squared) raised... (answered by askmemath)