Question

For any rational number $\frac{a}{b}$, its additive inverse is ..........

• A. $\frac{b}{a}$
• B. $\frac{-b}{a}$
• C. $\frac{a}{b}$
• D. $\frac{-a}{b}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{-a}{b}$

If $\frac{a}{b}$ is a rational number, then its negative $\frac{-a}{b}$ is called the additive inverse of $\frac{a}{b}$.