Question

If $\frac{-5}{14}-\frac{-2}{7}=\frac{k}{14}$ then find the value of $k$

Answer 1

$\frac{-5}{14}-\left(\frac{-2}{7}\right)$

$=\frac{-5}{14}+\frac{2}{7}$

$=\frac{-5+2\times 2}{14}$

$=\frac{-5+4}{14}=\frac{-1}{14}$

Comparing with $\frac{k}{14}$ we get $k=-1$