Question

Which expression is equivalent to - 1 2/5 + 2 1/3

A - 1 2/5 + (- 2 1/3 ) B. - 1 2/5 - 2 1/3 C. 2 1/3 - 1 2/5 D.2 1/3 - ( - 1 2/5 )

Answer 1

• C. 2 1/3 - 1 2/5

Explanation:

Let a = - 1 2/5 and b = 2 1/3

We have a + b, lets compare with the options:

• A) a + (- b) = a - b, no
• B) a - b, no
• C) b + a = a + b, yes
• D) b - a, no