Question

What is the solution to this subtraction sentence?

3/4 – (-1/4) = ________
A. -1
B. -1/2
C. 1/2
D. 1

Answer 1

`(3)/(4)-\left(-(1)/(4)\right)=(3)/(4)+(1)/(4)=(3+1)/(4)=(4)/(4)=1\\\\\\Answer:\ \ \boxed{D.\ 1}`

Answer 2

D. 1

Explanation:

Note that two negatives = one positive.

In this case: - (-1/4) = + 1/4

Add.

1/4 + 3/4 = 4/4 = 1

D. 1 is your answer

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