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Describe and correct the error in finding the sum. -5/8 + 1/8 = -5+1/8 = -6/8 = -3/4

Describe and correct the error in finding the sum. -5/8 + 1/8 = -5+1/8 = -6/8 = -3/4
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Describe and correct the error in finding the sum. -5/8 + 1/8 = -5+1/8 = -6/8 = -3/4

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Answer: -1/2 is the correct answer

Explanation:

(-5/8)+(1/8)

=((-5+1)/8)

= -4/8

=-1/2

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