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−1 1/2−(+3 1/2)−(−5/8)

User MDragon
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Answer:

-35/8

Explanation:

−1 1/2−(3 1/2)−(−5/8)

Convert all fractions into improper fractions:

- 3/2 - (7/2) - (-5/8)

Make all denominators:


(-3*4)/(2*4)

-12/8 - (
(7*4)/(2*4)) - (-5/8)

-12/8 - (
(28)/(8)) + 5/8

-35/8

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