Question

what is -1/3 + (-5/6) step by step

Answer 1

Answer:

$-\frac{7}{6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Change -1/3 to match denominators with -5/6: 3 × 2 = 6, -1 × 2 = -2
2. Re-write the expression: -2/6 + (-5/6)
3. Simplify: -2/6 - 5/6
4. $-\frac{2}{6} - \frac{5}{6} = -\frac{7}{6}$  

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Answer 2

Answer:

-7/6

Step-by-step explanation:

-1/3=-2/6

-2/6-5/6=-7/6