What is -3/10+ negative1/2

Answer 1

To add -3/10 and -1/2, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 10 and 2 is 10.

Converting -3/10 into a fraction with the denominator 10:
-3/10 = -3/10 * 1/1 = -3/10

Converting -1/2 into a fraction with the denominator 10:
-1/2 = -1/2 * 5/5 = -5/10

Now we can add the fractions:
-3/10 + -5/10 = -8/10

Simplifying the fraction -8/10:
-8/10 = -4/5

Therefore, -3/10 + -1/2 = -4/5.