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 5/2 - 7/12

Answer 1

it's -1 5/12 not -1 5/2

Explanation:

Answer 2

`-1(5)/(2)-(7)/(12)=(-49)/(12)`

Explanation:

Given : Expression
`-1(5)/(2)-(7)/(12)`

To find : Subtract the expression ?

Solution :

Step 1 - Write the expression,

`-1(5)/(2)-(7)/(12)`

Step 2 - Write mixed form into proper form,

`-1(5)/(2)-(7)/(12)=-(7)/(2)-(7)/(12)`

Step 3 - Take least common denominator,

`-1(5)/(2)-(7)/(12)=(-42-7)/(12)`

Step 4 - Solve,

`-1(5)/(2)-(7)/(12)=(-49)/(12)`

`-1(5)/(2)-(7)/(12)=(-49)/(12)`