3/4 -2 1/2 please show step by step process

AndyT asked Aug 4, 2023

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AndyT asked Aug 4, 2023

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Answer:

-7/4 or -1 3/4

Explanation:

Step 1. Convert into improper fraction.

2 1/2 = 5/2

Step 2. Convert the fractions into common denominator.

5/2 = 10/4

Step 3. Subtract.

3/4 - 10/4 = -7/4

Tajuana answered Aug 8, 2023

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