-1/3 + -3/8

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-1/3 + -3/8

Guest Oct 12, 2014

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To add or subtract fraction you need a common denominator: 3 x 8 = 24

(-1/3)(8/8) + (-3/8)(3/3) = -8/24 + -9/24 Now, add their numerators: -8 + -9 * -17

= -17/24 and write that answer over the common denominator

geno3141 Oct 12, 2014

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2014-10-12T02:28:23

To add or subtract fraction you need a common denominator: 3 x 8 = 24

(-1/3)(8/8) + (-3/8)(3/3) = -8/24 + -9/24 Now, add their numerators: -8 + -9 * -17

= -17/24 and write that answer over the common denominator