Question

What is the aswer to -3/4 - -1/3

Answer 1

`(-5)/(12)`

Explanation:

`(-3)/(4)` -
`(-1)/(3)` Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive

`(-3)/(4)` +
`(1)/(3)` Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator. Let's use 12 as our new denominator.

`(-3)/(4)` =
`(-9)/(12)` multiple the top and the bottom of the first fraction by 3 to get the equivalent fraction
`(-9)/(12)`

`(1)/(3)` =
`(4)/(12)` Multiple the top and bottom of the first fraction by 4 to get the equivalent fraction
`(4)/(12)`.

Now, add the two fractions

`(-9)/(12)` +
`(4)/(12)` =
`(-5)/(12)` The denominator stays the same and you add the numerators.