what is the solution and answer of this rational numbers -1/2 + (-8/3)

Sagot :

[tex] \frac{-1}{2} + \frac{-8}{3} [/tex]
Get the LCD
LCD=6
[tex] \frac{-3-16}{6}[/tex]
[tex] \frac{-19}{6}[/tex] or [tex]-3 \frac{1}{6} [/tex]
-1/2 + (-8/3)
GET THE LCD:
LCD OF 2 & 3 IS 6
-3/6-16/6=-19/6 OR -3 1/6