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How do i reduce this to the simplest form -3/5+(-8/2) =

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Answer: -23/5 (Or -4 3/5 as a mixed number)

Step-by-step explanation: Make both numbers have the same denominator by multiplying -8/2 by 5, and -3/5 by 2, making the equation -6/10-30/10. add to get -46/10. Dived 46 and 10 by 2 to reduce, making it -23/5.

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