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15/4 + (-4 1/3) i cant figure it out

User Arne Vogel
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Answer:


-(10)/(12)

Explanation:

First things first when adding or subtracting fractions you need to have a common denominator. In order to have a common denominator we need to find a common factor.


(15)/(4) +(-4 (1)/(3))=


(45)/(12) +(-4(4)/(12) )

When "adding" a negative and a positive you will actually subtract. So you are basically just subtracting here.


(45)/(12) +(-4(4)/(12) )=


(45)/(12) -4(4)/(12)

Lets first convert our mixed number into an improper fraction.


(45)/(12) -4(4)/(12)=


(45)/(12) -(52)/(12)

Now just subtract.


(45)/(12) -(52)/(12)=


-(10)/(12)

Good luck! You got this!

I can explain in more detail if you want! Just let me know!

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