The simplified form of \(-5\dfrac{1}{4}-(-7\dfrac{1}{2})\) will be \(\dfrac{9}{4}\) or 2.25.
The given expression is \(-5\dfrac{1}{4}-(-7\dfrac{1}{2})\).
It is required to simplify the given expression.
How can we simplify the expression?
- Firstly, write the compound fraction in the form of a simple fraction.
- Then, use the rules of algebra to solve the expression.
The given expression can be solved as,
\(-5\dfrac{1}{4}-(-7\dfrac{1}{2})=(-\dfrac{21}{4}+\dfrac{15}{2})\\=(\dfrac{30-21}{4})\\=\dfrac{9}{4}\\=2.25\)
Therefore, the simplified form of \(-5\dfrac{1}{4}-(-7\dfrac{1}{2})\) will be \(\dfrac{9}{4}\) or 2.25.
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