Question

teacher:nichols class:period 4 6evzxh1v
student mailyn
express as a simple fraction in lowest terms
\\(\frac{-2}{8} + \frac{-5}{6} = \frac{\square}{\square}\\) ok

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify each fraction

$\frac{-2}{8} = \frac{-1}{4}$, $\frac{-5}{6} = \frac{-5}{6}$

Step2: Find common denominator

Least common denominator of 4 and 6 is 12.

Step3: Rewrite fractions with LCD

$\frac{-1}{4} = \frac{-3}{12}$, $\frac{-5}{6} = \frac{-10}{12}$

Step4: Add the fractions

$\frac{-3}{12} + \frac{-10}{12} = \frac{-3 - 10}{12} = \frac{-13}{12}$

Answer:

$\frac{-13}{12}$