Question

-1/2 + 4/9

please help i need to submit my test b4 12:00
ND REMBER THE 1/2 HAS A NEGATIVE BUT 4/9 DOSNT. I DONT KNOW THIS

Answer 1

-1/18

Explanation:

First, you have to change both fractions to have like denominators. The LCM of 2 and 9 is 18.

Second, you have to multiply -1/2 by 9/9 to get a denominator of 18. -1/2 x 9/9 is - 9/18.

Third, you have to multiply 4/9 by 2/2 to get a denominator of 18. 4/9 x 2/2 = 8/18.

Fourth, -9/18 + 8/18 = -1/18

Hope this helps!