Subtracting Rationals

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What is subtracting rational numbers?

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Subtracting rational numbers involves finding the difference between two rational numbers, which can be positive or negative.

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

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When subtracting a negative number, it is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. For example, -9 - (-1) = -9 + 1.

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What is the result of -9 1/3 - (-1 1/3)?

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-8

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What is the result of -1 - (-8)?

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7

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What is the result of 2.25 − (−0.25)?

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2.5

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How do you add two negative fractions?

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To add two negative fractions, find a common denominator and add the numerators, keeping the result negative.

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What is the result of -2/3 + (-1 1/3)?

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2/3

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What is the result of -1/3 - (-1/2)?

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1/6

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What is the rule for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What does it mean to subtract a rational number?

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Subtracting a rational number means finding the difference between that number and another number, which can involve changing signs.