The complete question for the difference between the two fractions is - 2 ¹/₄ - (-³/₄) = - 1 ¹/₂.
How to calculate the difference of the fraction?
The difference of the two given fractions is calculated by applying the following formula as shown below;
The given fractions include;
- 2 ¹/₄ - (-³/₄)
First we need to convert the mixed fraction into improper fraction;
- ⁹/₄ - ( - ³/₄)
Next, we will open the bracket as follows;
- ⁹/₄ + ³/₄
Now, we will sum the two fraction as follows;
= ( - 9 + 3 ) / 4
= - 6 / 4
= - 1 ¹/₂