Question

-1 2/3 -2 1/6 A. Use the real number properties to write an equivalent expression for this sum.B. Find the sum. Express your answer as a mixed number in lowest terms.

Answer 1

Answer:

-3 5/6

Step-by-step explanation:

-1 2/3 = -5/3, and -2 1/6 = -13/6.  The LCD is 6.

We convert -5/3 to -10/6 and combine this result with -13/6:

-10/6 - 13/6 = -23/6

This last result can be rewritten as -3 5/6.