Question

Add the given rational numers is -8/17+3/5​

Answer 1

Answer:

27.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because 17 + 3 = 20 + 5 - 8 = 27

Answer 2

Answer:

11/85

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we have to convert them into like rational numbers.

(L.C.M.)=17x5=85

(-8/17)

(-8/17)x5/5=(-40/85)

3/5

3/5x17/17=51/85

∴(-8/17)+3/5

=(-40/85)+51/85

={(-40)+51}/85

=11/85