Question

Express each of the following as a rational number: -4/3 - 2 + 2/5 +1

Answer 1

Answer: -29/15.

Explanation:

-4/3 - 2 + 2/5 + 1

= (-20/15) - (30/15) + (6/15) + (15/15) (finding a common denominator of 15)

= (-20 - 30 + 6 + 15) / 15

= -29/15