SOLUTION: Is this correct.. -1/2 + -7/8=-4/8+-7/8=-11/8

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Question 1022077: Is this correct.. -1/2 + -7/8=-4/8+-7/8=-11/8
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, ikleyn:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is this correct..
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-1/2 + -7/8=-4/8+-7/8=-11/8
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Yes
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by ikleyn(52890) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Is this correct.. -1/2 + -7/8=-4/8+-7/8=-11/8
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It is correct, but you MUST use parentheses like this


1%2F2+%2B+%28-7%2F8%29 = = -4%2F8+%2B+%28-7%2F8%29 = -11%2F8,


otherwise your writing looks strange.