Question

Simplify: -5 1/4 - (-7 1/2)

Answer 1

-5.25 -(-7.5) (Conversion to decimals cuz' it's easier for me to type)
-5.25 + 7.5 (Subtracting a negative is like Adding a Positive)
7.5 - 5.25 (Rearranging)
2.25 (Subtracting)
2 1/4 Final Answer.

To do it w/o converting to decimals, make sure the fractions have the same denominator.