The correct option is A 1 31/2 41/2 = (3 + 1/2) (4 + 1/2) = 3 + 1/2 4 1/2 = 3 4 = 1 ...

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Problems Involving Difference of Fractions

3 1/2-4 1/2=

Question

$3 \frac{1}{2} - 4 \frac{1}{2}$ = ______

-1

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$- 3 \frac{1}{2}$

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$- 1 \frac{1}{2}$

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$5 \frac{1}{2}$

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Solution

The correct option is A
-1

$3 \frac{1}{2} - 4 \frac{1}{2}$

$= (3 + \frac{1}{2}) - (4 + \frac{1}{2})$

$= 3 + \frac{1}{2} - 4 - \frac{1}{2}$

$= 3 - 4$

$= - 1$

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