SOLUTION: Would someone check this for me and see if it is correct? I do apreciate it and thank you so much. Add -3/5 + (8/35) My answer is -13/35

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Question 113948: Would someone check this for me and see if it is correct? I do apreciate it and thank you so much.
Add -3/5 + (8/35)
My answer is -13/35
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solved by pluggable solver: Fractions Solver


Start with the given expression




In order to add these two fractions, these fractions need to have a common denominator.


In order to do that, we simply find that the LCM of 5 and 35 is 35 (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)


Now we need to get each denominator to 35



Multiply by


Multiply and to get



Since both fractions have a common denominator of 35, we can now combine the fractions


Combine the fractions


Add the numerators



So






So you are correct. To verify your answer, simply evaluate these fractions using a calculator.
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