Subtracting Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you subtract a negative number from a positive number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, a - (-b) = a + b.

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What is the result of subtracting two rational numbers?

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The result of subtracting two rational numbers is another rational number.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for both fractions.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, determine the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, convert them to have a common denominator, subtract the numerators, and keep the common denominator.

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What is the result of -14 - (-8)?

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The result is -6.

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How do you handle mixed numbers in subtraction?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions before performing the subtraction.

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What is the result of -5 1/4 + 3 2/5?

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The result is -1 17/20.