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It is a bigger plus. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8
minus a minus is plus, so it's -8 + 3, which is 3 - 8, or -5
5/8 minus 8 is -7 3/8
8 and 3/4 minus 3 and 1/5 = 5 and 11/20 or 5.55
-8
You minus 3. 8 minus 3 is 5, 5 minus 3 is 2 = 8, 5, 2
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minus a minus is plus, so it's -8 + 3, which is 3 - 8, or -5
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Not necessarily; it can be negative, zero, or positive. (-5) - (-3) = -5 + 3 = -2 (-5) - (-5) = -5 + 5 = 0 (-5) - (-8) = -5 + 8 = +3
5/6 - 3/8 Subtraction of fractions. Steps to take : - #1 ; Convert to improper (top heavy) fractions. Not required in this case. #2 ; Bring to a common denominator; 6 X 8 = 48 #3 ; Bring the numerators to the equivalent values for a denominator of 48. #4 ; Subtract the numerators #5 ; Place the numerator over the denominator #6 ; Reduce the fraction to its lowest terms. Hence #1 ; Not required in this caser , as there are no whole number coefficients. #2 ; 4 x 8 = 48 #3 ; 5 x 8 = 40 & 3 x 6 = 18 #4 ; 40 - 18 = 22 #5 ; 22/48 #6 ; 11/24 The ANSWER!!!! NB For addition of fractions, complete the same steps , except at #4 , where you add the numerators. NNB Multiplication and division of fractions has a different 'steps to take' structure.
Positive 8 minus 5, also written as (8 - 5) is equal to three.
-3 - 8 = -11
It is a bigger plus. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8
minus a minus is plus, so it's -8 + 3, which is 3 - 8, or -5
5/8 minus 8 is -7 3/8