Question

Find the distance betwwen -3/4 and 1 3/4 on a number line.

Answer 1

-2.5

Explanation:

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Answer 2

10/4, 5/2, 2 and a half, or 2.5

Explanation:

We can subtract -3/4 from 1 3/4 to find our answer.

First, we will turn 1 3/4 into an improper fraction:

1 3/4 = 4/4 + 3/4 = 7/4

Now, we can subtract. Keep in mind that when you subtract a negative you will add,

7/4 - - 3/4

7/4 + 3/4

10/4

To simplify,

10/4 = 5/2

5/2 = 2 1/2