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Please help and explain this to me!! I am confused and would like to know how to solve-example-1

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Answer:

The sum of the numerators is incorrect.

The one where -1/2 is the final answer.

Explanation:

-5/8 + 1/8 does equal (-5 + 1)/8. However, -5 + 1 is not equal to -6. It is equal to -4. -4/8 would simplify down to -1/2, which is the correct answer.

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