Question

Express $\frac{5}{8}$ as a rational number with numerator $-10$.

• A. $\frac{5}{-10}$
• B. $\frac{10}{-8}$
• C. $\frac{-10}{8}$
• D. $\frac{-10}{-16}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{-10}{-16}$

$=\frac{5}{8}$

To make numerator as $-10$ multiply and divide by $-2$

$=\frac{5\times -2}{8\times -2}$

$=\frac{-10}{-16}$ is the answer