Question

Find the sum of rational numbers -5/16 and 7/12​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{ - 5}{16} + \frac{7}{12} \\ \\ \\ lcm = 48 \\ \\ = \frac{ - 15}{48} + \frac{21}{48} \\ \\ = \cancel\frac{6}{48} \\ \\ = \frac{1}{8}$

Answer 2

Answer:

-5/16+7/12

=-5+7/46

=2/46