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How do you know that the sum of (-2 3/4) and 5/9 is rational

How do you know that the sum of (-2 3/4) and 5/9 is rational-example-1
User NewbiZ
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-2 3/4 + 5/9

-2 3/4 = -11/4

-11/4 + 5/9

-11/4 = -99/36

5/9 = 20/36

-99/36 + 20/36

99 - 20 = 79

-99/36 + 20/36 = -79/36

-79/36 = -2 7/36

The answer is C) The sum is a fraction.

Let me know if this is the correct answer. :)

User Dumont
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Answer:

The sum is a fraction

Explanation:

I just did this yesterday so i know its correct!

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