SOLUTION: Can you show me how to work this problem out? -9/14 + 10/7 Do I multiply the denominators?

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Question 443529: Can you show me how to work this problem out?
-9/14 + 10/7
Do I multiply the denominators?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you show me how to work this problem out?
-9/14 + 10/7
Do I multiply the denominators?
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You need to find a common denominator. Multiplying them is one way.
14*7 = 98
--> -63/98 + 140/98
= 77/98
= 11/14

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