Question

Would the answer of

-9/16+9/8
Be positive or negative? Explain why or why not.

This is a personal question!

Answer 1

positive

Explanation:

-9/16= -0.5625

9/8= 1.125

-9/16+9/8= -0.5625 + 1.125(in the addition of opposite signs u should figure out the largest num and should substract the other numa nd assign the sign of the biggest nym)

=0.5625

the reason

+ * + = +

- * - = +

+ * - = -

+/+ =+

- / - = -

-/ + = -

+ / - = -

Answer 2

It would be positive

Explanation:

To do anything with fractions you need to find a common denominator, in this case lets say its 128. the 9 in the negative side would need to be multiplied by 8 like it's denominator making it 72. You would do the same to the other fraction giving you the fractions -72/128 and 144/128 from here you add to get 72/128 which is positive