Question

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-5 5/8 + 3 1/2

Answer 1

`(-17)/(8)` or
`-2(1)/(8)`

Explanation:

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

`(-45)/(8)` +
`(28)/(8)`

`(-17)/(8)` or
`-2(1)/(8)`

Answer 2

Improper fraction: -17/8

Mixed number: -2 1/8

Decimal: -2.125

Explanation:

-5 5/8 + 3 1/2

Turn into improper fractions

-45/8 + 7/2

Find common denominator

-45/8 + 28/8

-45 + 28 = -17

Improper fraction: -17/8

Mixed number: -2 1/8

Decimal: -2.125