Q. Which expression has the same value as 761+332 ?−332−761332−761761−(−332)332+(−761)
Convert to Improper Fractions: First, convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.761=642+61=643332=39+32=311
Add Improper Fractions: Now, add the two improper fractions.To add fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×2)(11×2)=622
Check First Choice: Add the two fractions with the common denominator. 643+622=643+22=665
Check Second Choice: Now, let's check each answer choice to see which one equals 665 when simplified.Start with the first choice: −3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.−3(32)=−(39+32)=−311−7(61)=−(642+61)=−643
Check Third Choice: Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert −311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.−311=(−11×2)/(3×2)=−622
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6−22−43=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)−7(61)0This does not equal 3(32)−7(61)1, so this choice is incorrect.
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)−7(61)0This does not equal 3(32)−7(61)1, so this choice is incorrect.Check the third choice: 3(32)−7(61)2Convert to improper fractions.7(61)=(642+61)=6433(32)−7(61)4
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.622−643=(622−43)=−621This does not equal 65/6, so this choice is incorrect.Check the third choice: 7(61)−(−3(32))Convert to improper fractions.7(61)=(642+61)=6433(32)−7(61)0Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 3(32)−7(61)1 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.3(32)−7(61)2
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)−7(61)0This does not equal 3(32)−7(61)1, so this choice is incorrect.Check the third choice: 3(32)−7(61)2Convert to improper fractions.7(61)=(642+61)=6433(32)−7(61)4Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 3(32)−7(61)8 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.3(32)=(39+32)=3110Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)=(39+32)=3111This equals our original sum, so this choice is correct.
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=3×211×2=622Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)−7(61)0This does not equal 3(32)−7(61)1, so this choice is incorrect.Check the third choice: 3(32)−7(61)2Convert to improper fractions.7(61)=(642+61)=6433(32)−7(61)4Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 3(32)−7(61)8 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.3(32)=(39+32)=3110Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)=(39+32)=3111This equals our original sum, so this choice is correct.Check the fourth choice: 3(32)=(39+32)=3112Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3113(32)=(39+32)=3114
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)−7(61)0This does not equal 3(32)−7(61)1, so this choice is incorrect.Check the third choice: 3(32)−7(61)2Convert to improper fractions.7(61)=(642+61)=6433(32)−7(61)4Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 3(32)−7(61)8 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.3(32)=(39+32)=3110Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)=(39+32)=3111This equals our original sum, so this choice is correct.Check the fourth choice: 3(32)=(39+32)=3112Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3113(32)=(39+32)=3114Now, add the two improper fractions.To add fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622
Check Fourth Choice: Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.−622−643=6(−22−43)=−665This is the negative of our original sum, so this choice is incorrect.Check the second choice: 3(32)−7(61)Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3117(61)=(642+61)=643Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)−7(61)0This does not equal 3(32)−7(61)1, so this choice is incorrect.Check the third choice: 3(32)−7(61)2Convert to improper fractions.7(61)=(642+61)=6433(32)−7(61)4Now, subtract the two improper fractions.To subtract fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 3(32)−7(61)8 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.3(32)=(39+32)=3110Subtract the two fractions with the common denominator.3(32)=(39+32)=3111This equals our original sum, so this choice is correct.Check the fourth choice: 3(32)=(39+32)=3112Convert to improper fractions.3(32)=(39+32)=3113(32)=(39+32)=3114Now, add the two improper fractions.To add fractions, find a common denominator.The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.Convert 311 to a fraction with a denominator of 6.311=(3×211×2)=622Add the two fractions with the common denominator.7(61)=(642+61)=6431This does not equal 3(32)−7(61)1, so this choice is incorrect.
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