Question

Simplify Negative two and one-third minus negative ten and one-sixth

Answer 1

`-2(1)/(3) - (-10(1)/(6) )`

Minus minus is plus so:

`-2(1)/(3) + 10(1)/(6)`

Make improper:

`-(7)/(3) + (61)/(6)`

Common denominator:

`-(14)/(6) + (61)/(6)`

Equals=

`(47)/(6)`

Answer 2

7 5/6

Explanation:

-2 1/3 - (-10 1/6)

-7/3 + 61/6 (subtract neg = add positive)

-14/6 + 61/6 = 47/6 = 7 5/6