Question

The value of $\frac{-5}{12}-\frac{1}{4}$ is equal to

• A. $\frac{-8}{12}$
• B. $\frac{-2}{3}$
• C. $\frac{-3}{2}$
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

$\frac{-8}{12}$
$\frac{-2}{3}$

$\frac{-5}{12}$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ are rational numbers.

$\frac{-5}{12}-\frac{1}{4}$ $=\frac{-5-3}{12}$

$=\frac{-8}{12}$ $=\frac{-4}{6}=\frac{-2}{3}$

$\frac{-2}{3}$ is also rational number.

So, both options A and B are correct.