2 years ago

Find the difference: -3/5 - (-5/9)

Mathematics

2 answers:

Stella [2.4K]2 years ago

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Answer:

-2/45

Step-by-step explanation:

-3/5 - (-5/9)

Subtracting a negative is like adding

-3/5 + 5/9

Get a common denominator of 45

-3/5*9/9 + 5/9 *5/5

-27/45 + 25/45

-2/45

stepladder [879]2 years ago

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<em>Greetings from Brasil... </em>

(-3/5) - (-5/9)

(-3/5) + (5/9)

-27/45 + 25/45

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