The difference of seven halves and six quarters is multiplied by negative two fifths. Find this rational number.
Answer (2)
First, the difference is 7/2 - 6/4 = 14/4 - 6/4 = 8/4
Now multiply it: 8/4 x (-2/5) = -16/20 = **-4/5 **
The difference between seven halves and six quarters is − 5 4 when multiplied by − 5 2 . The calculation is based on converting the fractions, finding the difference, and performing the multiplication. Thus, the rational number is − 5 4 .
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