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

StartFraction 1 over 5 EndFraction minus three-fourths

User Vidya
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Answer:

the answer is -11 over 20

Explanation:

User Steo
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Answer:

-11/20 or Negative Elevn Tweenieths

Explanation:

First, you have to convert the fraction into like denominators. 5 and 4 have the number 20 in common. To get to 20, 5 must be multiplied by 4 so the numerator (1) is also multiplied by 4. Now 1/5=4/20. To get to 20, 4 must be must be multiplied by 5 so the numerator (3) is also multiplied by 5. Now 3/4=15/20. Finally you subtract, 4-15= -11. REMEMBER!! Do not subtract the denominators!!! You can use a number line to help you, but I used a calculator/google. You can't simplify -11/20, so your final answer is -11/20.

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