Question

Simplify each expression. (fractions)
a) -4/5+3/10
b) 2 5/8-1 1/3

Answer 1

a)

-4/5 + 3/10 = -8/10 + 3/10 = -5/10 = -1/2

b)

2 5/8 - 1 1/3 = 2 15/24 - 1 8/24 = 2 - 1 + 15/24 - 8/24 = 1 7/24