To add - 1 3/10 and -4 2/15, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 10 and 15 is 30.
Converting -1 3/10 to an improper fraction, we get -10/10 + 3/10 = -13/10.
Converting -4 2/15 to an improper fraction, we get -60/15 + 2/15 = -58/15.
Now, we add the two fractions: -13/10 + (-58/15).
To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 10 and 15 is 30.
-13/10 can be written as -39/30, and -58/15 can be written as -116/30.
Now, we add the fractions: -39/30 + (-116/30) = -155/30.
We can simplify -155/30 to -5 5/6.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C. 2 5/6.
Add - 1 3/10 + (-4 2/15
A. 5 13/30
B. 5 1/6
C. 2 5/6
D. 5 1/5
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