Question

subtract.
$-\frac{1}{4} - \frac{6}{7}$
write your answer in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

The least common denominator of 4 and 7 is 28.
Rewrite fractions: $-\frac{1}{4} = -\frac{7}{28}$, $\frac{6}{7} = \frac{24}{28}$

Step2: Rewrite the subtraction

$-\frac{7}{28} - \frac{24}{28}$

Step3: Combine the fractions

$\frac{-7 - 24}{28} = \frac{-31}{28}$

Answer:

$-\frac{31}{28}$