Question

Simplify negative 7 and 1 over 8 − negative 9 and 1 over 2 . (5 points)

negative 2 and 3 over 8
negative 16 and 5 over 8
16 and 5 over 8
2 and 3 over 8

Answer 1

-7 1/8 - (-9 1/2)
First, its best to flip them like this to subtract
-7 1/8
- (-9 1/2)
Then, you need common denominators
1/2*8/8=8/16
1/8*2/2=2/16
now you subtract
-7 2/16
-(-9 8/16)
Answer: 2 -6/16