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Solve this problem show work. -5/6 + 1/3

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1/3 is the same as 2/6, so we can rewrite this as:

-5/6 + 1/3 = -5/6 + 2/6

To add fractions, add the numerators:

-5 + 2 = -3

So, -5/6 + 2/6 = -3/6

This can reduce, since 3 and 6 are divisible by 3.

-3/6 = -1/2

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