What is the difference of the fractions? Use the number line and equivalent fractions to help find the answer. -21/2-(-13/4)

Erik Olson asked Jan 2, 2022

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What is the difference of the fractions? Use the number line and equivalent fractions to help find the answer.

-21/2-(-13/4)

Erik Olson asked Jan 2, 2022

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Answer:

-29/4 or -7.25

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2 = 2/4

2/2 · (-21/2) - (-13/4)

= -42/4 + 13/4 (subtracting a negative = addition)

= -29/4

Throoze answered Jan 8, 2022

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