Question

Add -2/3 + 2 3/8 write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

-2/3+23/8 as a mixed number is 2 5/24

Explanation:

To add -2/3 + 23/8, follow these steps:

Step 1:Since the denominators are different find the least common denominator

LCD = 24

Step 2:Multiply numerators and denominators to get the LCD as denominator for both fractions

= -2 × 8/3 × 8 + 23 × 3/8 × 3 = -16/24 + 69/24

Step 3:The denominators are the same add the numerators, and put that answer over the common denominator

= -16 + 69/24 = 53/24

Step 4:Divide the numerator by the denominator

53 ÷ 24 = 2 with a remainder of 5

Step 5:Write down the whole number 2 and then write down the remainder as a new numerator (5) above the denominator (24), 2 5/24