Solve: (-2/4) - (+3.5) Mixed Number Subtraction Problem

(24)(+3.5)= (-\frac{2}{4})-(+3.5)=

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(24)(+3.5)= (-\frac{2}{4})-(+3.5)=

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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Simplify the fraction 24-\frac{2}{4}.
  • Perform the subtraction with the positive number.

Step 1: Simplify 24-\frac{2}{4}.
- The fraction 24-\frac{2}{4} simplifies to 12-\frac{1}{2} because both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 2.

Step 2: Perform the subtraction.
- Now, calculate 123.5-\frac{1}{2} - 3.5.

To subtract the numbers, transform 12-\frac{1}{2} into a decimal: 0.5-0.5.

Thus, the expression becomes:

0.53.5=4.0-0.5 - 3.5 = -4.0.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 4 -4 .

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Final Answer

4 -4

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