Question

teacher: nichols class: period 4 6evzkj11v
student: mailyn
express as a simple fraction in lowest terms
\\(\frac{-8}{11} - \frac{-1}{6} = \frac{\square}{\square}\\) ok

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite subtraction of negative

$\frac{-8}{11} + \frac{1}{6}$

Step2: Find common denominator (66)

$\frac{-8 \times 6}{11 \times 6} + \frac{1 \times 11}{6 \times 11} = \frac{-48}{66} + \frac{11}{66}$

Step3: Add numerators

$\frac{-48 + 11}{66} = \frac{-37}{66}$

Step4: Check for simplification

GCD of 37 and 66 is 1, so fraction is reduced.

Answer:

$\frac{-37}{66}$