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Question 63233: - 7 5/12 + 3 11/18== debating with family about this answer.. we are all getting different answers. Please tell me im right
Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
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- 7 5/12 + 3 11/18==
First change the fractional parts to common denominators ... in this case 36
-7 15/36 + 3 22/36 =
With this, you will need to borrow ....
-7 15/36 becomes -6 51/36
-6 51/36 + 3 22/36 =
-3 29/36