SOLUTION: (-1/4) - (1/3) = %s Would the answer be -7/12 or - 7/12 Would I leave no spaces in negative numbers (between the negative sign and the number)?

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: (-1/4) - (1/3) = %s Would the answer be -7/12 or - 7/12 Would I leave no spaces in negative numbers (between the negative sign and the number)?      Log On


   

Question 923187: (-1/4) - (1/3) = %s
Would the answer be -7/12 or - 7/12
Would I leave no spaces in negative numbers (between the negative sign and the number)?
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28-1%2F4%29+-+%281%2F3%29
=%28-1%2A3%29%2F%284%2A3%29+-+%281%2A4%29%2F%283%2A4%29
=-3%2F12+-+4%2F12
=%28-3%2B%28-+4%29%29%2F12
=-7%2F12-the answer