Question

Please help me with this equation! Also, please answer in fraction form!

Answer 1

-89/40

Explanation:

-5/8 + (-8/5) is the same as -5/8 - 8/5.

Find a common denominator when you are adding or subtracting fractions.

8*5 = 40 -- this is your common denominator.

-25/40 - 64/40 = -89/40