Question

What is -5 5/8 + 3 1/2?

Answer 1

Convert these mixed numbers into improper fractions.

-45/8 + 7/2

Find the common denominator which is 8 in this case.

-45/8 + 7(4) / 2(4)

-45/8 + 28/8

Which equals -17/8

or -2 1/8