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What is (-2/3)+(7/8)?

User Gjoranv
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Answer: 5/24

Explanation:

(-2/3)+(7/8)=

(-2/3)+(7/8)*24/24= ==> 24 is the LCM of 3 and 8


((-2*24)/3+(7*24)/8)/(24)=


(-2*24/3+7*24/8)/(24)=


(-2*8+7*3)/(24)=


(-16+21)/(24)=5/24

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