Question

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−5 1/2 −2 1/3

Answer 1

-7 1/6

Explanation:

Subtract the whole numbers first.

-5-2 = -7

Now the fractions:

1/2 and 1/3

We need to find a common denominator. It's 6.

So,

for 1/2 multiply the numerator and denominator both by 3. You get 3/6.

Now 1/3:

Multiply 1 and 3 with 2. you get 2/6.

Subtract:

3/6-2/6=

1/6

Putting whole number and fraction togethr: -7 1/6