Question

What is the difference of the fractions? Use the number line and equivalent fractions to help find the answer.
-21/2-(-13/4)

Answer 1

Answer:

-29/4 or -7.25

Explanation:

1/2 = 2/4

2/2 · (-21/2) - (-13/4)

= -42/4 + 13/4 (subtracting a negative = addition)

= -29/4