Question

Subtract. Then, in two or more complete sentences, explained how you found the difference. In your explanation, make sure to include any equivalent expressions you wrote, any rules you used, and the answer. -1 5/12 - 7/12.

Answer 1

Since we're subtracting from a negative number, the value of the new number will also be a negative.

-1 5/12 - 7/12

Subtracting from a negative number is really just adding to it, even though the value of the number is going to be less than the original.

We're just adding 7 to 5, which is 12.

Since the denominator is also 12, this translates to just -2.

The answer is -2

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer would be -2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given expression,

$-1\frac{5}{12}-\frac{7}{12}$

$-1-\frac{5}{12}-\frac{7}{12}$    ( Split the mixed fraction then use distributive property )

$-1-\frac{5-7}{12}$     ( Solve the fractions, add or subtract if possible )

$-1-\frac{12}{12}$

$-1-1$    ( Simplify the expression )

$-2$