Question

What is the difference of the fractions? Use the number line to help find the answer.

Answer 1

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To solve this question, we first need to layout the equation

-2 1/2 -(-1 3/4)

Step 1

-2 1/2-(-1 3/4) ... Equation

Step 2

5/2-(-1 3/4) ... Converted to improper fraction

Step 3

5/2-(-7/4) ... converted to improper fraction

Step 4

5/2--7/4 ... Got rid of parenthesis

Step 5

-3/4 ... Subtract

Answer:

-3/4 ... Answer

So the answer for this problem is C, -3/4