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Operations with Rational Numbers — Test

Question 2 • Grade 7 Mathematics

What is the difference of the fractions? Use the number line to help find the answer. 1 fifth minus 3 fourths Expand Image

Answer
A
negative 19 over 20
B
negative 11 over 20
C
19 over 20
D
11 over 20

Explanation

Use a common denominator of 20: 1/5 = 4/20 and 3/4 = 15/20. Then 4/20 − 15/20 = −11/20. The answer is negative 11 over 20 because you are subtracting a larger fraction from a smaller one.

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