Well 1 percent is 0.9, so an easy way to work it out:
100(0.9)=90
10(0.9)=9
90+9=99.
To make the problem simpler, turn it to an improper fraction.
-7/2--49/48
-7/2+49/48
They have to have same dnominator to add.
-168/48+49/48
-119/48
Answer:
-71/4
Step-by-step explanation:

Hence , smallest solution is -6
Hope it helps you ! :)