Problem 33
Question
Perform the indicated subtraction. $$-\frac{4}{5}-\left(-\frac{1}{5}\right)$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The solution to the subtraction problem -4/5 - (- 1/5) is -3/5.
1Step 1: Understand the Given Numbers
The two fractions given are -4/5 and -1/5. They have to be subtracted considering the order and signs.
2Step 2: Deal with Parenthesis and Negatives
The fraction -1/5 is within parentheses, and there's a subtraction sign in front of it. This changes the sign. So, -((-1/5)) becomes positive 1/5.
3Step 3: Perform the Subtraction
Now subtract the two fractions. Keep the denominator same and subtract the numerators. It becomes, -4/5 + 1/5 = (-4 + 1) / 5 = -3/5.
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