Important Concepts
10 + 8 - 23
10 + 8 + (-23)= -5
-600 + 235 - 32
-600 + 235 + (-32) = -397
112.34 - 97.45
112.34 + (-97.45) = 14.89
What is the absolute value of - 3/8
3/8
Solve.
-2/8 + 3/4 =
-2/8 + 3/4 =
Step 1: Must have a common denominator, Least Common Factor is 8, therefore 3/4 must be changed to eighths. (whatever I do the bottom i must do to the top) Multiply numerator and denominator by 2. 3/4=6/8.
Step 2: -2/8 + 6/8 = 4/8 or 1/2 (Positive because 6 out of 8 is more than 2 out of 8 pieces)