SOLUTION: I have completely forgot how to do this kind of problem. 3/16 - (-5/8) - 7/9 = Can you help. Thanks, Stephanie

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Question 43644: I have completely forgot how to do this kind of problem.
3/16 - (-5/8) - 7/9 = Can you help.
Thanks, Stephanie

Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/16 - (-5/8) - 7/9
3/16 + 5/8 - 7/9
(3*9)/(16*9) + (5*18)/(8*18) - (7*16)/(9*16)
27/144 + 90/144 - 112/144
(27 + 90 - 112)/144
5/144
0.0347222222 ....