Question

-1 1/2 - (+3 1/2) - 5/8

Answer 1

Explanation:

Simplify the expression.

Exact Form:

`-(45)/(8)`

Decimal Form:

− 5.625

Mixed Number Form:

`-5(5)/(8)`

Answer 2

-5 5/8

Explanation:

-1 1/2 - (3 1/2) - 5/8

We can break down this equation:

-1 1/2 - 3 1/2 - 5/8

Now we find common denominator:

-1 4/8 - 3 4/8 - 5/8

Now we solve:

- 1 4/8 - 3 4/8 - 5/8 = - 5 5/8