Question

Reduce to the simplest form. -9/6 + (-3/5)

Answer 1

Answer: -21/10

Step-by-step explanation: khan

Answer 2

`-(21)/(10)` or
`-2.1` (they're the same)

Explanation:

1. Simplify:
   `-(9)/(6) + (-(3)/(5)) = -(9)/(6) - (3)/(5)`
2. Find a common denominator. The LCM of 6 and 5 is 30, so multiply the numerator and the denominator by the same thing: 6 × 5 = 30, -9 × 5 = -45, 5 × 6 = 30, 3 × 6 = 18
3. Write the new fractions:
   `-(45)/(30) - (18)/(30)`
4. Subtract: -45/30 - 18/30 =
   `-(63)/(30) = -(21)/(10)`

I hope this helps!