reduce to simplest form.\n-\\frac{5}{9}+\\left(-\\frac{7}{12}\\right)=\\square
reduce to simplest form.\n-\\frac{5}{9}+\\left(-\\frac{7}{12}\\right)=\\square
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Find the common denominator
The common - denominator of 9 and 12 is 36.
Step2: Rewrite the fractions
$\frac{5}{9}=\frac{5\times4}{9\times4}=\frac{20}{36}$ and $\frac{7}{12}=\frac{7\times3}{12\times3}=\frac{21}{36}$
Step3: Perform the addition
$\frac{5}{9}+(-\frac{7}{12})=\frac{20}{36}-\frac{21}{36}=\frac{20 - 21}{36}=-\frac{1}{36}$
Answer:
$-\frac{1}{36}$