Question

The additive inverse of the rational number$-\frac{a}{b}$ is .

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{a}{b}$

Note that $-\frac{a}{b}+\frac{a}{b}=0$
$\therefore$ The additive inverse of $-\frac{a}{b}$ is $\frac{a}{b}$