Question

what should be subtracted from -5/4 to get -1​

Answer 1

Answer:

17/14

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's assume the number that should be subtracted as 'x'

7/9 - x = 5/72

-x = 5/72 - 7/9

-x = 5/72 - 56/72

-x = -51/72

(lhs minus and ths minus cancel)

x = 51/72

Answer 2

Answer

-1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

-5/4 - (-1/4)

= -5/4 +1/4

= -4/4 or -1

simple