Question

-1 2/3 + (-2 1/6)

A. Use the real number of properties to write an equivalent expression for this sum.

B. Find the sum. Express your answer as a mixed number in lowest terms.


MUST SHOW PART A AND PART B!!

Answer 1

-3 5/6 (-3.83333)

Explanation:

(-1x3+2)/3+-(2x6+1)/6

-5/3+-13/6

-5x2/6+-13x1/6

-10/6+-13/6

(-10+-13)/6

-23/6

-(3x6+5)/6

=-3 5/6 or (-3.83333)