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To solve this problem, we'll convert both numbers to fractions and then perform the addition:
Step 1: Convert to an improper fraction.
First, simplify to :
.
Step 2: Convert to a fraction.
. Simplify to :
.
Step 3: Find a common denominator and add the fractions.
The common denominator for 3 and 4 is 12.
Convert to and to .
Step 4: Add the fractions:
.
Step 5: Convert back to a mixed number.
.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
a is negative number.
b is negative number.
What is the sum of a+b?
Converting -2.75 to a fraction lets you work with the same type of numbers! It's much easier to add than mixing fractions with decimals.
Find the Least Common Multiple of the denominators. For 3 and 4: multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12... and multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12... So LCD = 12.
No! When adding negative mixed numbers, you must convert to improper fractions first. Adding parts separately ignores the negative signs and gives wrong answers.
Both original numbers are negative: . When you add two negative numbers, the result is always more negative than either original number.
Divide: 73 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 1. Since the original fraction was negative, write it as . The negative sign applies to the whole mixed number.
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