Question

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Answer 1

Answer: -3   13/40

Steps:  (-⅛ + ⅖) - 3 ⅗

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 3⅗ =  18/5

(-⅛ + ⅖)  - 18/5

Remove the parentheses: -⅛ + ⅖  - 18/5

Find the common denominator which is 40.

So:   -5/40 + 16/40 - 144/40

Since the denominators are equal, combine the fractions: -5 + 16 -144 divided by 40.

Add/ subtract the numbers: -5 + 16 - 144 = -133

= -133/40

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers: 133/40 = 3  13/40

The answer is -3   13/40