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12 1/2-(4 1/2) = ? I really need help​

12 1/2-(4 1/2) = ? I really need help​-example-1

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Answer:

8

Explanation:

So we have 12 1/2 - (-4 1/2)

6-(-2)

6+2

8

User TeamDman
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Question :-


\sf12 (1)/(2) - ( - 4 (1)/(2) ) = \boxed{ ? }

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Solution :-

Given Information :-

  • Fraction 1 ➢
    \sf12 (1)/(2)
  • Fraction 2 ➢
    \sf -4 (1)/(2)
  • Operation Subtraction

To Find :-

  • The difference between two fractions

Calculation :-


\sf: \implies \sf12 (1)/(2) - ( - 4 (1)/(2) ) = \boxed{ ? }

Firstly, converting mixed fractions to improper fractions, We get,


\sf: \implies (25)/(2) - ( - (9)/(2) ) = \boxed?

Now, solving the parentheses, We get,


\sf: \implies (25)/(2) + (9)/(2) = \boxed ?

Since, We have like terms, We will directly add up the two fractions, We get,


\sf: \implies (25 + 9)/(2) = \boxed?

Calculating further, We get,


\sf: \implies (34)/(2) = \boxed?

Bringing the fraction to it's lowest terms, We get,


\sf: \implies \frac{ \cancel{34} \: \: \tiny{7}}{ \cancel2} = \boxed7


\sf :\implies \sf12 (1)/(2) - ( - 4 (1)/(2) ) = \red{ \boxed{ \bf7 }}

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Final Answer :-


  • \sf \sf12 (1)/(2) - ( - 4 (1)/(2) ) = \red{ \boxed{\bf7 }}

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User Andy McCluggage
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