The solution to the fraction expression -2 1/3 + (-1 3/4) is -4 1/12
How to evaluate the fraction?
The fraction expression is given as
-2 1/3 + (-1 3/4) =
Express the terms of the expression as an improper fraction
So, we have
-2 1/3 + (-1 3/4) = -7/3 + (-7/4)
Remove the bracket in the above expression.
So, we have
-2 1/3 + (-1 3/4) = -7/3 - 7/4
Take the LCM in the above expression.
So, we have
-2 1/3 + (-1 3/4) = (-7 * 4 - 7 * 3)/12
Evaluate the difference
-2 1/3 + (-1 3/4) = -49/12
Express the fraction as a mixed fraction
-2 1/3 + (-1 3/4) = -4 1/12
Hence, the solution to the fraction expression -2 1/3 + (-1 3/4) is -4 1/12
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