Question

te the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction or $-dfrac{8}{7}-left(-dfrac{2}{63}
ight)$

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify double negative

$-\frac{8}{7} + \frac{2}{63}$

Step2: Find common denominator

The least common denominator of 7 and 63 is 63. Rewrite $-\frac{8}{7}$ as $\frac{-8 \times 9}{7 \times 9} = -\frac{72}{63}$

Step3: Add the fractions

$-\frac{72}{63} + \frac{2}{63} = \frac{-72 + 2}{63}$

Step4: Calculate numerator

$\frac{-70}{63}$

Step5: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by 7: $\frac{-10}{9}$

Answer:

$-\frac{10}{9}$