Adding and subtracting Rational Numbers

Question

1. -1/2 + 1/3
2.-3 1/5 + (-6 1/2)
3. 5/8 - (-2/8)
4.-9/10 - 2/5
5.6 3/5 - (-2 1/5)

Answer 1

1. -1/2 + 1/3
= -3/6 + 2/6

2.-3 1/5 + (-6 1/2)
= -3 2/10 - 6 5/10

3. 5/8 - (-2/8)
= 5/8 + 2/8

4. -9/10 - 2/5
= -9/10 - 4/10

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