Question

What is the answer to -1/3 - -9/4

Answer 1

`(23)/(12)`

Explanation:

Start by making a common denominator. In this case, it would be 12.

Multiply -1/3 by 4 to get -4/12

Multiply -9/4 by 3 to get -27/12

Then subtract

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`(4)/(12)` - (-
`(27)/(12)` ) =23/12

You can also visualize this on a number line. Once you've made the denominator the same, start at -4/12 and move 27 units to the left to land on 23/12.