Question

Add. −5/12+(−3/4) Enter your answer in the box as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

Hi there!

The question is asking us to add the following fractions:

`\sf{-(5)/(12)+\bigg(-(3)/(4)\bigg)`. We rewrite this as
`\sf{-(5)/(12)-(3)/(4)}`.

The next step is to find the LCD (Least common denominator). That is 12:

`\sf{-(5)/(12)-(3*3)/(4*3)}`

`\sf{-(5)/(12)-(9)/(12)}`

Simplify.

`\sf{-(5+9)/(12)}=(14)/(12)}=(7)/(6)=1(1)/(6)}`

The answer, as an improper fraction, is 7/6; as a mixed number, it is 1 + 1/6.

Have a fantastic day!

Answer 2

the answer is 1/2 cuz of simplyfing