Question

I need some help. If you can.

Answer 1

`2 (59)/(72)`

Explanation:

3 3/8 = 3 + 3/8 = 24/8 + 3/8 = 27/8

then:

-5/9 + 3 3/8 = -5/9 + 27/8

= -40/72 + 243/72

= 203/72

203/72 = 144/72 + 59/72 = 2 + 59/72

= 2 59/72