Question

Evaluate the numerical expression. − 8/3 − (− 4/6 ) A) −2 B) − 2/ 3 C) 2 D) 2/3

Answer 1

A) -2

Explanation:

-8/3 - (-4/6)

-16/6 + 4/6

-12/6

-2

Answer 2

A) −2

Explanation:

The LCD of − 8/3 − (− 4/6 ) is 6.

Therefore, − 8/3 − (− 4/6 ) becomes -16/6 + 4/6, or -12/6, or -2 (answer).