Question

What is the product of -3/8 + -4/12 simplfy your answer

Answer 1

`-(17)/(24)`

Explanation:

First we need to find the common denominator of 8 and 12, which is 24.

Next we rewrite our fractions:

`-(9)/(24) - (8)/(24) = -(17)/(24)`

This cannot be reduced.