Additive inverse of any rational number is that number with minus (negative) sign before it.
i.e, Additive inverse of a/b is -a/b
We can also find the additive inverse of a rational number by multipying it with -1
Question 1
Additive inverse of 15/17 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of 15/17 is -15/17
Alternative Method:1
15/17 x (-1) = -15/17
Question 2
Additive inverse of -12/17 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of -12/17 = -(-12)/17 = 12/17
Alternative Method:
-12/17 x (-1) = 12/17
Question 3
Additive inverse of 17/26 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of 17/26 is -17/26
Alternative Method:
17/26 x (-1) = -17/26
Question 4
Additive inverse of -19/10 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of -19/10 = -(-19)/10 = 19/10
Alternative Method:
-19/10 x (-1) = 19/10
Question 5
Additive inverse of -35/17 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of -35/17 = -(-35)/17 = 35/17
Alternative Method:
-35/17 x (-1) = 35/17
Question 6
Additive inverse of -14/9 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of -14/9 = -(-14)/9 = 14/9
Alternative Method:
-14/9 x (-1) = 14/9
Question 7
Additive inverse of 16/9 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of 16/9 is -16/9
Alternative Method:
16/9 x (-1) = -16/9
Question 8
Additive inverse of -18/19 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of -18/19 = -(-18)/19 = 18/19
Alternative Method:
-18/19 x (-1) = 18/19
Question 9
Additive inverse of -23/21 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of -23/21 = -(-23)/21 = 23/21
Alternative Method:
-23/21 x (-1) = 23/21
Question 10
Additive inverse of -13/19 is?
Explanation
Additive inverse of -13/19 = -(-13)/19 = 13/19
Alternative Method:
-13/19 x (-1) = 13/19