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Question 488760: Please help me with this Algebra problem.
Perform the indicated opperation and, simplify if possible. Thank you.
1/11 + (- 5/6)
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/11 + (-5/6) = 1/11 - 5/6.

Rewrite with LCD, or 66.

1/11 - 5/6 = 6/66 - 55/66

= -49/66