Ch. R - Algebra Review

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Ch. R - Algebra Review

Problem 29

Chapter 1, Problem 29

Find each sum or difference. See Example 1. 9⁄10 - ( -4⁄3)

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Recognize that the problem involves subtracting a negative fraction: \(\frac{9}{10} - \left(-\frac{4}{3}\right)\). Subtracting a negative is equivalent to adding the positive, so rewrite the expression as \(\frac{9}{10} + \frac{4}{3}\).

To add the fractions \(\frac{9}{10}\) and \(\frac{4}{3}\), find a common denominator. The denominators are 10 and 3, so the least common denominator (LCD) is the least common multiple of 10 and 3.

Calculate the least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 3. Since 10 = 2 × 5 and 3 is prime, the LCM is \(2 \times 5 \times 3 = 30\). So, the common denominator is 30.

Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with denominator 30: multiply numerator and denominator of \(\frac{9}{10}\) by 3 to get \(\frac{27}{30}\), and multiply numerator and denominator of \(\frac{4}{3}\) by 10 to get \(\frac{40}{30}\).

Now add the fractions: \(\frac{27}{30} + \frac{40}{30} = \frac{27 + 40}{30} = \frac{67}{30}\). This is the sum expressed as an improper fraction.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Understanding of Fractions and Negative Numbers

Fractions represent parts of a whole, and operations with fractions require common denominators or direct arithmetic when possible. Negative numbers indicate values less than zero, and subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart.

Sum and Difference of Rational Numbers

Adding or subtracting rational numbers involves combining their values while considering their signs. When subtracting a negative fraction, it changes to addition, simplifying the operation to a sum of two positive fractions.

Simplification of Fractions

After performing addition or subtraction, fractions should be simplified by finding the greatest common divisor of numerator and denominator. This ensures the fraction is expressed in its simplest form for clarity and correctness.

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