Solve (-1/6) - (-4 2/6): Mixed Number Subtraction with Negatives

(−16)−(−426)= (-\frac{1}{6})-(-4\frac{2}{6})=

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(−16)−(−426)= (-\frac{1}{6})-(-4\frac{2}{6})=

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Step-by-step solution

Let's remember the rule:

−(−x)=+x -(-x)=+x

Now let's write the exercise in the appropriate form:

−16+426= -\frac{1}{6}+4\frac{2}{6}=

We'll use the substitution law and solve:

426−16=416 4\frac{2}{6}-\frac{1}{6}=4\frac{1}{6}

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Final Answer

416 4\frac{1}{6}

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