Solve 2.99=1/-2+1.6

$$2.99 = \frac{ 1 }{ -2 } +1.6$$

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Solution Steps

Fraction \frac{1}{-2} can be rewritten as -\frac{1}{2} by extracting the negative sign.

$$2.99=-\frac{1}{2}+1.6$$

Convert decimal number 1.6 to fraction \frac{16}{10}. Reduce the fraction \frac{16}{10} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 2.

$$2.99=-\frac{1}{2}+\frac{8}{5}$$

Least common multiple of 2 and 5 is 10. Convert -\frac{1}{2} and \frac{8}{5} to fractions with denominator 10.

$$2.99=-\frac{5}{10}+\frac{16}{10}$$

Since -\frac{5}{10} and \frac{16}{10} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$2.99=\frac{-5+16}{10}$$

Add -5 and 16 to get 11.

$$2.99=\frac{11}{10}$$

Convert decimal number 2.99 to fraction \frac{299}{100}.

$$\frac{299}{100}=\frac{11}{10}$$

Least common multiple of 100 and 10 is 100. Convert \frac{299}{100} and \frac{11}{10} to fractions with denominator 100.

$$\frac{299}{100}=\frac{110}{100}$$

Compare \frac{299}{100} and \frac{110}{100}.

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