Question

Simplify negative 5 and 1 over 6 − negative 8 and 1 over 2

Answer 1

Hi there!

Your answer is;

17/6 OR 2 & 5/6

Explanation:

(-5+1)/6 - (-8+1)/2

First, simplify in parentheses!

-4/6 - -7/2

Next, change the symbol of 7/2 because two negatives make a positive!

-4/6 +7/2

Next, change the denominators so they both have the same

-4/6 + 7/2

× 3/3

-4/6 + 21/6

Simplify!

17/6

OR

2 & 5/6

Hope this helps