Question

Solve -7 2/3+(-5 1/2)+8 3/4=

Answer 1

-53/12

Explanation:

Answer 2

Exact Form: -53/12

decimal form: -4.416

mixed number -4 5/12

Explanation:

convert mixed numbers into improper fractions: -2 3/3 +(5 1/2)+ 8 3/4

convert mixed numbers into improper fractions: =11/2 =
`-(23)/(3)+\left(-(11)/(2)\right)+(35)/(4)` =

`-(23)/(3)+\left-(11)/(2)\right+(35)/(4)`
`=-(92)/(12)-(66)/(12)+(105)/(12)`

`(-92-66+105)/(12)`

add/subtract the numbers: -92-66+105=-53

-53/12

apply the fraction rule:
`(-a)/(b) = -(a)/(b\\)`

`=-(53)/(12)\\`