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How do you solve this? -1 1/2+ 2 1/8
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How do you solve this?

-1 1/2+ 2 1/8

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You have to find common denominators for 1/2 and 1/8. Since both denominations have 8 in common, multiply 2 by 4 and get 8. Multiply 1 by 4 and get 4. 4/8. 1 4/8 plus 2 1/8 is 3 5/8. Hope this helped.
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