SOLUTION: Why is 66/8 the answer to the following math problem 15/-2 - -3/-4. how do I add the numberators in order to get 66 and then simplify to lowest terms which will be 33/4

Question 503337: Why is 66/8 the answer to the following math problem
15/-2 - -3/-4. how do I add the numberators in order to get 66 and then simplify to lowest terms which will be 33/4
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Why is 66/8 the answer to the following math problem
15/-2 - -3/-4. how do I add the numberators in order to get 66 and then simplify to lowest terms which will be 33/4
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15/-2 - -3/-4
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15/2 + 3/4 = 60/8 + 6/8 = 66/8
= 33/4
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I'm not sure about all the minus signs you have, tho.
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15/-2 - -3/-4
-15/2 - 3/4 = -60/8 - 6/8
= -33/4
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