Question

Express $\frac{-60}{108}$as a rational number with

denominator = $-54$

Answer 1

Expressing the denominator as $-54$:

To make the numerator of $\frac{-60}{108}$ as $20$ , we need to use the concept of equivalent fractions. Equivalent fractions are those fractions whose numerator and denominator can be multiplied or divided by a non zero number.

$\frac{-60}{108}=\frac{-60÷-2}{108÷-2}=\frac{30}{-54}$

Hence, $\frac{-60}{108}$ can be expressed with denominator $-54$ as $\frac{30}{-54}.$