Question

I need to know the answer I’m working on rational numubers

Answer 1

Answer:

Fraction Form: $\frac{11}{24}$

Decimal Form: 0.4583

Step-by-step explanation:

Apply the fraction rule: $\frac{-a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}$

$\frac{-5}{12} = - \frac{5}{12}$

$- \frac{5}{12} + \frac{7}{8}$

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 8: 24

$- \frac{5}{12} x \frac{2}{2} = - \frac{10}{24} \\\\\frac{7}{8} x \frac{3}{3} = \frac{21}{24} \\\\- \frac{10}{24} + \frac{21}{24}$

Apply the fraction rule:

$\frac{a}{c} + \frac{b}{c}= \frac{a + b}{c}\\\\\frac{-10 + 21}{24} \\\\-10 + 21 = 11\\\\\frac{11}{24}$