-3/4 = -6/8
-6/8 - 11/8 = -17/8 = -2 1/8
Evaluate: -3/4 - 1 3/8
A: - 17/8 B: -1
C: 17/8 D: -5/8
I put C but its was incorrect. I'm to sure what the correct answer would then be. can you show me how to solve it and how to achieve the correct answer?
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You were actually pretty close, April.
During the solving of this problem, the answer turns into a negative because of the negative 3/4. So, it is actually A, and not C.
-3/4 - 1 3/8
Subtract the fractions by converting them into decimals, and leaving the 1 out.
-0.75 - 0.375 = -1.125
Then, you subtract 1 from -1.125.
-1.125 - 1 = -2.125
I hope this helps you understand your mistake! :)
During the solving of this problem, the answer turns into a negative because of the negative 3/4. So, it is actually A, and not C.
-3/4 - 1 3/8
Subtract the fractions by converting them into decimals, and leaving the 1 out.
-0.75 - 0.375 = -1.125
Then, you subtract 1 from -1.125.
-1.125 - 1 = -2.125
I hope this helps you understand your mistake! :)
Ms. Sue is correct as well.
I forgot to mention:
-2.125 = -17/8
I forgot to mention:
-2.125 = -17/8
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