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  • 01-02-2022
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When subtracting a fraction, can the solution ever be grater than 1?

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precious4429
precious4429 precious4429
  • 01-02-2022

depends

If its one fraction and one whole number, for example (2 - ½) the answer is 1½. which is greater than one...

but if they are both fraction example (¾-½) it is 1/2

but overall, Yes.

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gordonlila
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  • 01-02-2022
Answer: yes if it was originally over 1 example: 1 1/2 - 1/4 = 1 1/4
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