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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-18

Is the difference of two positive rational numbers always positive?

Asked by tcl

Answer (3)

No, it's not always positive. If the first rational number is smaller than the second one in a substraction, then the result will be negative. For example:
0.2 - 0.5 = -0.3 5 - 5.1 = -0.1

Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-06-10

No, it's not always positive. If the first rational number is smaller than the second one in a substraction, then the result will be negative. ;

Answered by sarahgirl913 | 2024-06-13

The difference of two positive rational numbers is not always positive. It can be negative or zero if the first number is smaller than or equal to the second. Therefore, the difference can vary depending on the relationship between the two numbers.
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Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-10-02