SOLUTION: Find the sum or difference. -2 8/9 + 2 5/6 Thanks! Please work fast! Happy Holidays!

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Question 65220This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: Find the sum or difference. -2 8/9 + 2 5/6







Thanks! Please work fast! Happy Holidays!
This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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To add/subtract fractions, you must have the same denominator. In this case, you need to find a common denominator. The LCD is 18 and the fractions change to -2expr%2816%2F18%29 and 2expr%2815%2F18%29. So your answer is -1%2F18.