What happens when you divide/multiply two negative numbers?

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When you multiply/ divide two negative numbers. The answer always results in a positive answer. Why this happens is that when you multiply or divide two negatives numbers/fractions the negatives cancel each other out which leaves the numbers that need to be multiplied. This process is the same in regards to dividing numbers and fractions as well.

  • Last Updated Jan 22, 2026
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  • Answered By Barry Smith

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