Question

Q. add the following rational numbers: 1. 31/-4 and -5/8

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

31/-4= -31/4

-31/4 +(-5/8) = -31/4-5/8

                    = -62/8-5/8

                    = -62-5/8

                     = -67/8

Answer 2

Answer:

=31/-4+(-5/8) (taking LCM )

=31/-4 × -2/-2+ (-5/8)

=(31×-2) + (-5) /8

= -62-5/8

= -67/8 ( or) -8.375