The value of (-4/3) - (-1/3) is
(a) -2
(b) -3
(c) 2
(d) -1

Solution:

Given, the rational numbers are -4/3 and -1/3.

We have to subtract -1/3 from -4/3.

(-4/3) - (-1/3) = (-4 - (-1))/3

= (-4 + 1)/3

= -3/3

= -1 

Therefore, the required value is -1.

✦ Try This: The value of (-5/3) - (-2/3) is

Given, the rational numbers are -5/3 and -2/3.

We have to subtract -2/3 from -5/3.

(-5/3) - (-2/3) = (-5 - (-2))/3

= (-5 + 2)/3

= -3/3

= -1 

Therefore, the value of (-5/3) - (-2/3) is -1.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 9

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Sample Problem 4

The value of (-4/3) - (-1/3) is (a) -2, (b) -3, (c) 2, (d) -1

Summary:

The value of (-4/3) - (-1/3) is -1

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