doveswings777
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  • 03-10-2016
  • Mathematics
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5/8−(−7/8) please help

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ALin03
ALin03 ALin03
  • 03-10-2016
Double negative means a positive. Therefore, the equation is (5/8)+(7/8), which should equal 1.5, or 3/2, or 1 and 1/2.
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charstar
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  • 03-10-2016
5/8-(-7/8)
you multiply what is in the brackets by the negative sign.
5/8+7/8 (it is important to note that 2 negatives make a positive)
5/8+7/8=12/8
12/8=6/4
6/4=3/2
3/2 can also be written as 1 1/2

hope this helps :)
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