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-8 3/4 + -11 1/3 please help

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-8 9/12 + -11 4/12= -19 13/12= -20 1/12 is the answer to the question
User Dunkley
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Hey there! :)

Since both mixed numbers are negative, the answer will be negative. You can just remove the (-) sign and add first. After you add, put the negative sign

8 3/4 + 11 1/3

Change the fractions by using a common denominator: 12

8 3/4 = 8 9/12

11 1/3 = 11 4/12

Now, add

8 9/12 + 11 4/12 = 19 13/12 = 20 1/12

Add the (-) sign → -20 1/12

Answer ⇒ -20 1/12

:)
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