Question

2+2/3+3/5-8 equals what?

Answer 1

Answer:
`-4(11)/(15)`

Explanation:

Problem:
`2+(2)/(3)+(3)/(5)-8`

1. Add the whole numbers first

`-6+(2)/(3) +(3)/(5)`

2. Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

LCD = 15

3. Make the denominators the same as the LCD

`-6*(15)/(15) +(2*5)/(3*5) +(3*3)/(3*3)`

4. Simplify.

`-(90)/(15)+(10)/(15) +(9)/(15)`

5. Join the denominators

`(-90+10+9)/(15)`

6. Simplify

`-(71)/(15)`

7. Convert to mixed fractions

`-4(11)/(15)`