Add −13 1/4 + 4 3/4 . Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

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Brad Wright · Answer 1 · 2024-07-22T01:26:03+0000

A mixed number in simplest form is
$-8 (1)/(4)$ .

To add the mixed numbers
$-13 (1)/(4) + 4 (3)/(4)$ , follow these steps:

1. Combine the whole numbers:

$-13 + 4 = -9$

2. Combine the fractions:

$(1)/(4) + (3)/(4) = (4)/(4) = 1$

3. Add the results from steps 1 and 2:

$-9 + 1 = -8$

So,
$$-13 (1)/(4) + 4 (3)/(4) = -8(1)/(4)$.$

The answer is
$-8 (1)/(4)$ in simplest form.