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Simplify if possible. $$ \frac{-13}{-6} $$

   Simplify if possible.
$$
\frac{-13}{-6}
$$

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra

Julie Miller, Molly… 2nd Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 28

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Negative Sign Cancellation

When both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction are negative, their negatives cancel each other out, resulting in a positive fraction. This is based on the arithmetic property that dividing two negatives yields a positive value.

Fraction Simplification

Simplifying a fraction involves reducing it to lowest terms by canceling any common factors between the numerator and the denominator. In this context, after accounting for the cancellation of the negatives, the focus is on ensuring that the fraction is presented in its simplest form.

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