What is the sum -7 1/6+3 5/6 in simplest terms

Answer 1

To add these, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

-43/6 + 23/6 They have a common denominator already so add the numerators

(-43+23)/6 = -20/6 Simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by 2

-20/6 = -10/3

Answer 2

-7 1/6 + 3 5/6

Here, you need to "borrow" one whole from -7, just as you do with subtraction of whole numbers longhand.

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

-6 + -7/6 + 3 5/6

= -3 + -2/6

= - 3 1/3 or -10/3

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