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CBSE Class 7 Answered

how can we do subtraction of rational numbers
Asked by ashwinimohine39 | 18 Dec, 2022, 12:29: PM
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Hint
Subtraction is a reverse process of addition.
 
To subtract or add rational numbers, we have to make the denominator same by taking LCM, wherever required.
 
Example:

3 over 4 minus 2 over 5
In the above expression, the denominators are different. Take LCM of 4 and 5, i.e. 20 and simplify the expression
 
3 over 4 becomes 15 over 20
2 over 5 becomes 8 over 20
15 over 20 minus 8 over 20
7 over 20
Answered by | 18 Dec, 2022, 05:25: PM

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