Question
Do $\frac{4}{-9}$ and $\frac{-16}{36}$ represent the same rational number?

Answer

Yes, because $\frac{4}{-9}=\frac{4 \times(-4)}{9 \times(-4)}=\frac{-16}{36}$ or $\frac{-16}{36}=\frac{-16\div-4}{35 \div-4}=\frac{-4}{-9}$.

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