Question

Step 1: Choose the lowest common denominator.

Answer 1

The expression written in equivalent form with a common denominator is -1/6

Adding fractions

Fractions are written as ratio of two integers. For instance a/b is a fraction.

Given the sum of the fractions shown;

-3/4 and 5/8

Sum = -3/4 + 5/8

Sum = 5/8 - 3/4

Sum = 5-6/8

Sum  = -1/8

Hence the sum of the given fraction -1/3 and 5/8 is -1/6

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