What is -4 5/11 - 2 4/11
To subtract mixed numbers, you first need to find a common denominator for the fractions. In this case, the common denominator is 11.
-4 5/11 - 2 4/11 can be rewritten as (-4 - 2) + (5/11 - 4/11).
Simplifying further, we have -6 + (1/11).
Therefore, -4 5/11 - 2 4/11 equals -6 1/11.
To subtract -4 5/11 from 2 4/11, follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
-4 5/11 = -(4 * 11 + 5)/11 = -(44 + 5)/11 = -49/11
2 4/11 = (2 * 11 + 4)/11 = (22 + 4)/11 = 26/11
Step 2: Subtract the two fractions.
-49/11 - 26/11 = (-49 - 26)/11 = -75/11
Step 3: Simplify the fraction, if necessary.
Since -75 and 11 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction -75/11 is already simplified.
Therefore, -4 5/11 - 2 4/11 = -75/11