SOLUTION: how to write a negative mixed # such as: 19 3/7- 8 4/5=

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Question 653684: how to write a negative mixed # such as: 19 3/7- 8 4/5=

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how to write a negative mixed # such as: 19 3/7- 8 4/5=
The two fractions have to have the same denominator, change to 35th
3/7 = 15/35
4/5 = 28/35
:
1915%2F35
-828%2F35
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the top numerator is smaller than the bottom numerator, we have to borrow
one from 19, in the form of 35/35th, add to the existing fraction, we have
1850%2F35
-828%2F35
--------- easy subtraction now
1022%2F35