Question

Add the following rational numbers -3/8 and 5/-12

Answer 1

Answer:

-2/3 please mark me as brainliest

Step-by-step explanation:

-3/8+5/-12

lcm of 8,12=24

-3×4-5×4/24(since +×-=-)

-12-20/24

-32/24

and thus it can simplified

-2/3

Answer 2

Answer:The answer is 19/24.Step-by-step explanation:First,In -3 and -12 cancel -.Then LCM of denominators=8and12=24.Then,3/8=9/245/12=10/249/24+10/24=19/24.I hope it helps you