Question
Why is it necessary to rename 4 1/4 if you subtract 3/4 from it
Answers
Ms. Sue
Can you subtract 3 from 1?
Damon
well because it is awkward to subtract 3/4 from 1/4
You could do it and work with the negative fraction but it is easier to say:
4 1/4 = 3 5/4
then it is easy
You could do it and work with the negative fraction but it is easier to say:
4 1/4 = 3 5/4
then it is easy
Chris
For Ms.Sue: no
Chris
Just kidding yes you can :-))))
Damon
4 1/4 - 3/4
the easy way is
3 5/4 - 3/4 = 3 2/4 = 3 1/2
however if your were into making live hard for yourself you could
4 1/4 - 3/4 = 4-2/4 = 4 -1/2 = 3 1/2
the easy way is
3 5/4 - 3/4 = 3 2/4 = 3 1/2
however if your were into making live hard for yourself you could
4 1/4 - 3/4 = 4-2/4 = 4 -1/2 = 3 1/2