SOLUTION: Show that the number is rational by writing it as a quotient of two integers. 3. -1 1/3 Any help with this equation would be <b>GREATLY</b> appreciated.

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Question 109595: Show that the number is rational by writing it as a quotient of two integers.
3. -1 1/3
Any help with this equation would be GREATLY appreciated.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-1%261%2F3 Start with the given mixed number

3%2A1=3 Multiply the denominator 3 by the whole number 1 (ignore the negative sign) to get 3

3%2B1=4. Add 3 to the numerator 1 to get 4. This final result is the new numerator

-4%2F3 Place the new numerator over the same denominator. Now place the negative back in.

So the mixed number -1%261%2F3 is equivalent to the improper fraction -4%2F3