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Reduce to simplest form.
-5/9 + (-7/12) = ___
(They are fractions)

User Arikfr
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Answer:

The answer is (-41/36)

Explanation:

The LCD of 9 and 12 is 36

9 x 4 = 36

12 x 3 = 36

(-20/36) + (-21/36) = (-41/36)

Leave the simplest form to how your teacher wants it, either as a mixed number or just leave it like that.

User Laurent Debricon
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Answer:

-41/36 also -1 5/36

Explanation:

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