Question
Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form.
− 11/23
− 7/23
− 11/23
− 7/23
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To evaluate the expression \(-\frac{11}{23} - \frac{7}{23}\), we can combine the fractions since they have the same denominator.
\[
-\frac{11}{23} - \frac{7}{23} = -\frac{11 + 7}{23}
\]
Now, add the numerators:
\[
-11 - 7 = -18
\]
So, we have:
\[
-\frac{18}{23}
\]
This fraction is already in simplest form since 18 and 23 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the final answer is:
\[
-\frac{18}{23}
\]
\[
-\frac{11}{23} - \frac{7}{23} = -\frac{11 + 7}{23}
\]
Now, add the numerators:
\[
-11 - 7 = -18
\]
So, we have:
\[
-\frac{18}{23}
\]
This fraction is already in simplest form since 18 and 23 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the final answer is:
\[
-\frac{18}{23}
\]