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What is -1/3 + (-5/6) step by step

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Answer:

-7/6

Explanation:

-1/3=-2/6

-2/6-5/6=-7/6

User Waldo
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Answer:


-(7)/(6)

Explanation:

  1. Change -1/3 to match denominators with -5/6: 3 × 2 = 6, -1 × 2 = -2
  2. Re-write the expression: -2/6 + (-5/6)
  3. Simplify: -2/6 - 5/6

  4. -(2)/(6) - (5)/(6) = -(7)/(6)

I hope this helps!

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