How do you evaluate #-4\frac { 1} { 5} - 7\frac { 1} { 2}#?
1 Answer
Sep 25, 2017
Explanation:
First, we convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
Then we find the LCD (Least Common Denominator) which is
Then we adjust the fractions:
Now we combine the fractions and position them:
The fraction will then be
Now we convert it back to a mixed number:
or decimal: