Express $ \frac{126}{-196} $ as a rational number with numerator equal to:
$ -9 $

Given:

Given rational number is \( \frac{126}{-196} \). 

To do: 

We have to express the given rational number as a  rational number with numerator equal to \( -9 \).

Solution:

To express $\frac{126}{-196}$ as a rational number with numerator $-9$, divide numerator and denominator of $\frac{126}{-196}$ by $\frac{126}{-9}=-14$.

Therefore,

$\frac{126}{-196}=\frac{126\div-14}{-196\div-14}$

$=\frac{-9}{14}$.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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