How do you simplify #(-6)-1/4#?

1 Answer
Aug 30, 2017

#(-6)-1/4=-25/4#

Refer to the explanation for the process.

Explanation:

Simplify.

#(-6)-1/4#

In order to add or subtract fractions, they must both have the same denominator. Any whole number, #n#, equald the fraction #n/1#.

#-6/1-1/4#

The least common denominator (LCD) is #4#. Multiply #-6/1# by the multiplier #4/4# to get an equivalent fraction with #4# as the denominator. Since #4/4=1#, the value of the fraction is not changed.

#-6/1xxcolor(magenta)(4)/color(magenta)(4)-1/4#

Simplify.

#-24/4-1/4#

Simplify.

#-25/4#