Question

Reduce to simplest form. -5/8+(-8/5)=?

Answer 1

Answer:

$-2\frac{9}{40}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$-\frac{5}{8}+(-\frac{8}{5}) = -\frac{25}{40}-\frac{64}{40}$ (find common denominator)

$=-\frac{89}{40}$

$=-2\frac{9}{40}$ (reduce to simplest form)

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