What is -4 5/11 - 2 4/11
To subtract -4 5/11 from 2 4/11, we need to borrow from the whole number.
First, we convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
-4 5/11 = (-4 * 11 + 5)/11 = -49/11
2 4/11 = (2 * 11 + 4)/11 = 26/11
Now, we subtract the fractions:
26/11 - 49/11 = (26 - 49)/11 = -23/11
So, -4 5/11 - 2 4/11 = -23/11.
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Apologies for the mistake. Let's correct the calculation:
To subtract -4 5/11 from 2 4/11, we first need to find a common denominator, which is 11 in this case.
Converting the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
-4 5/11 = (-4 * 11 + 5)/11 = -49/11
2 4/11 = (2 * 11 + 4)/11 = 26/11
Now, we can subtract the fractions:
26/11 - 49/11 = (26 - 49)/11 = -23/11
So, the correct answer is -23/11.
8-7 1/4
To subtract mixed numbers, we need to first convert them to improper fractions.
For -4 5/11:
Multiply the whole number, -4, by the denominator, 11:
-4 * 11 = -44
Then add the numerator, 5, and write it over the denominator:
-44 + 5 = -39
So, -4 5/11 is equivalent to -39/11.
For 2 4/11:
Multiply the whole number, 2, by the denominator, 11:
2 * 11 = 22
Then add the numerator, 4, and write it over the denominator:
22 + 4 = 26
So, 2 4/11 is equivalent to 26/11.
Now, we can subtract -39/11 from 26/11:
26/11 - (-39/11)
To subtract fractions, we need to have a common denominator. Since both fractions already have the same denominator, we can proceed with the subtraction:
26/11 + 39/11 = 65/11
Therefore, -4 5/11 - 2 4/11 = 65/11.