Question

add the following rational numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-8 = -8/1

Therefore, -8 + 8/5  =  -8/1 + 8/5

LCM of 1 and 5 is 5

now, -8/1 x 5/5 = -40/5 and 8/5 x 1/1 = 8/5

now, -40/5 + 8/5 = (-40) + 8 / 5

  = -32/5

Therefore, sum of -8 and 8/5 is -32/5