Solve -5/6+3/8=-2

$$- \frac { 5 } { 6 } + \frac { 3 } { 8 } = - 2$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 6 and 8 is 24. Convert -\frac{5}{6} and \frac{3}{8} to fractions with denominator 24.

$$-\frac{20}{24}+\frac{9}{24}=-2$$

Since -\frac{20}{24} and \frac{9}{24} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{-20+9}{24}=-2$$

Add -20 and 9 to get -11.

$$-\frac{11}{24}=-2$$

Convert -2 to fraction -\frac{48}{24}.

$$-\frac{11}{24}=-\frac{48}{24}$$

Compare -\frac{11}{24} and -\frac{48}{24}.

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