Question

what should be subtracted from -3/4 to get -11/14

Answer 1

Hence, 1/28 should be subtracted from -3/4 to get -11/14.

Given:

Two numbers -3/4 and -11/14.

To Find:

The number that should be subtracted from -3/4 to get -11/14.

Solution:

Writing the given statement in terms of an equation, we get

(-3/4) - x = ( -11/14)

where x is the required number.

⇒ x = -3/4 + 11/14

The LCM of 14 and 4 = 28. Solving the above equation by equating the denominator to 28, we get

x = -3/4 + 11/14 = $\frac{-3 * 7}{4*7} + \frac{11*2}{14*2}$ = -21/28 + 22/28 = 1/28.

∴ x = 1/28

Hence, 1/28 should be subtracted from -3/4 to get -11/14.

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