Representing each sum as a single rational number.

Question

a.-14 + (-8/9). -14 8/9?

b. 7 + 1/9 = 7 1/9?

c. -3 + (1/6) = -3 1/6?

Do i just add the fraction and number together?

and, the last problem is: a student is completing a math problem and is at the last step: 25 - 28 1/5. How do I complete this?

Answer 1

a and b are right.

c. -3 + (1/6) = -2 5/6

25 - 28 1/5 = -3 1/5

Answer 2

C. -3+(1/6)= -2 5/6