Question

7. Add the following rational numbers:
a) (i) - 7/8 and -1/-6​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

a) -7/8 = -8/7

b) -1/6 = -6/1

Answer 2

Solution:-

-7/8 + (-1/-6)

= -7/8 + - 1/6

= - 21 -7/24 [LCM of 8 and 6 is 24]

= - 28/24

= -14/12 [Cancelling it with 2]

= -7/6