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Help me, what is the difference?

Help me, what is the difference?-example-1
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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

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