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What is -3/4 – (-1/2)?
A. -5/4
B. -1/4
C. 1/4
D. 1/2

User Jozua
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Answer:

-1/4

Explanation:

-3/4 - (-1/2)

-- = +

-(-1/2) = + 1/2

-3/4 + 1/2

The denominator of 1/2 needs to be the same as -3/4. What makes 1/2 have the same denominator as -3/4? Divide 4 by 2.

4/2 = 2

So, we must multiply both the top and bottom of one half by 2.

1 * 2 = 2

2 * 2 = 4

2/4

-3/4 + 2/4

Just add the top.

-3 + 2 = -1

-1/4

User Casillic
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

-3/4 - (-1/2)

-3/4 + 1/2

-.75 + .50 = -.25

User Daxim
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