Question

What is the answer for - 1 7/8+ (-3 1/2)

Answer 1

Explanation:

-17/8+(-31/2)=

= -17/8-31/2=

= - 141/8=

= - 17.625

Answer 2

-141/8

using BODMAS you open the bracket

-17/8 -31/2

Now expand the fraction in the first photo above

-17-124/8

-141/8 or 17.625