Question

What does -3 1/6+6 2/3 equal

Answer 1

Answer:

3 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

-3 1/6+6 2/3

We need to get a common denominator of 6

-3 1/6 + 6 2/3 *2/2

-3 1/6 + 6 4/6

Since the signs are different, we subtract and take the sign of the larger number

6 4/6 - 3 1/6 = 3 3/6 = 3 1/2

The sign of the larger number was positive so the answer is positive

3 1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

3½

Step-by-step explanation:

-3 - 1/6 + 6 + 2/3

3 + 4/6 - 1/6

3 + 3/6

3½