135k views
4 votes
What is the sum of the fractions? 3/5+ [-7/5]

A. -2
B. -4/5
C. 4/5
D. 2

User Derfred
by
7.1k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

B) -4/5

Explanation:

3/5 + (-7/5) = 3/5 - 7/5.

Because the two fractions have common denominators, their numerators can just be subtracted to get the difference.

3 - 7 = -4, so 3/5 - 7/5 = -4/5.

User Xaviel
by
6.7k points
5 votes

Answer:

B, -4/5

Explanation:

:)

User Cody Crumrine
by
7.2k points