Question

Find the difference: -3/5 - (-5/9). 2/45, -1 7/14, -8/45, -2/45

Answer 1

-2/45

Explanation:

-3/5 - (-5/9)

Subtracting a negative is like adding

-3/5 + 5/9

Then we need a common denominator of 45

-3/5 * 9/9 + 5/9 *5/5

-27/45 + 25/45

-2/45