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Use the number line to add the fraction. ASSAAP

Use the number line to add the fraction. ASSAAP-example-1
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For this case we must find the value of the following expression:


- \frac {2} {5} + \frac {1} {2} =

So, we have:


\frac {(- 2) (2) + (5) (1)} {(5) (2)} =\\\frac {-4 + 5} {10} =

Different signs are subtracted and the sign of the major is placed.


\frac {1} {10}

Answer:


\frac {1} {10}

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