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What is 2/9 + (-1/2) simplified?

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2/9 + (-1/2)

Simplify, 2/9 - 1/2

Change the denominator on both sides into the LCM of 2 and 9

Therefore, 4/18 - 9/18

The answer is -5/18
User Ken Wei
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Answer:

-5/18

Explanation:

2/9 - 1/2

= -5/18

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