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Find 1 2/3 + (-2 1/2). show your work

User Jacg
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Answer: -5/6

Explanation:

(1 + -2) + (2/3+ -1/2)

-1 + 2 x 2 / 3 x 2 + -1 x 3 / 2 x 3

Simplify:

-1 + 4/6 + -3/6

Turn into a simpler fraction:

1 + 4 + (-3) / 6

Combine like terms:

-1 + 1/6

Add together:

- 5/6

Hope this helps!

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