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Simplify negative 5 and 1 over 6 − negative 8 and 1 over 2
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Simplify negative 5 and 1 over 6 − negative 8 and 1 over 2
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2021-08-16T01:05:13+00:00
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Hi there!
Your answer is;
17/6 OR 2 & 5/6
Step-by-step 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