Question

Re-solve please.

2 5/6 + (-1 4/12) =

Answer 1

2 5/6 + (-1 4/12= 1.5 I really hope it helps and sorry if its incorrect!

Answer 2

1.5 as decimal, 1 1/2 as a fraction

Explanation:

1. convert 2 5/6 & (-1 4/12) to a improper fraction.

17/6 and -16/12

2. multiply 17/6 by 2 to match -16/12's denominator

17/6 * 2 = 34/12

We now have

34/12 + -16/12

A positive number plus a negative number is the same thing as subtraction so we remove the negative sign and replace the plus with a minus sign.

We have:

`(34)/(12)-(16)/(12)`

Now solve. 34-16 = 18

our answer is 18/12