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7 May, 12:26

Simplify: - 5 1/4 - (-7 1/2)

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  1. 7 May, 12:39
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    -5.25 - (-7.5) (Conversion to decimals cuz' it's easier for me to type)

    -5.25 + 7.5 (Subtracting a negative is like Adding a Positive)

    7.5 - 5.25 (Rearranging)

    2.25 (Subtracting)

    2 1/4 Final Answer.

    To do it w/o converting to decimals, make sure the fractions have the same denominator.
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