Question

Add.

Answer 1

Answer:

1$\frac{7}{20}$

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction to match the rest of the problem (this just makes it easier for now, the answer will still be a mixed number)

-1$\frac{4}{5}$ becomes $\frac{9}{5}$

2. Re-write the new equation. When there is a "+" in front of a set of parentheses the expression doesn't change aside from removing the plus signs.

The new equation becomes

$\frac{9}{5} - \frac{1}{4} -\frac{1}{5}$

3. Calculate. Just work out the new expression.

The answer is $\frac{27}{20}$

4. Convert to a simplified mixed decimal.

27 goes into 20 once with seven left over, making the answer 1$\frac{7}{20}$