Question

Find -2 3/10+4 2/5 write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form plz

Answer 1

2 7/10 simplified 2 1/10

Answer 2

Step One: Separate the fractions from whole numbers.

= -2 - 3/10 + 4 +2/5

Step Two: Solve for whole numbers.

-2 + 4 = 2

Step Three: Solve for fractions.

-3/10 + 2/5

Step Four: Find LCD

5 x 2 = 10 and 1 x 10, therefore makes it the LCD.

Step Five: Rewrite to solve

-3/10 + 4/10 = 1/10

Step Six: Combine New Fraction & Whole Number Answer.

2 1/10 is your answer in simplest form.