Question

Find each sum or difference -8/35+2/5=

Answer 1

First find the common denominator.

-8/35 + (2)(7)/(5)(7) = -8/35 + 14/35

-8/35 + 14/35 = 6/35

Answer: 6/35

Answer 2

6/35

Explanation:

change 2/5 to 14/35 so the denominators are even.

after that you get -8/35+14/35

then you get 6/35