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 two fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract two fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions before performing the subtraction.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger number from a smaller number?

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The result will be a negative number.

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What is the rule for subtracting negative numbers?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.