Question

the sum of the rational number -5/16 and 7/12 is

a)-7/48
b)-11/30
d)13/48
e)1/3​

Answer 1

Answer:

(c) 13/48

Step-by-step explanation:

-5/6+7/12

taking LCM is 48,

-15/48+28/48

-15+28/48

13/48

Answer 2

Answer:

$\huge \tt \red{ \frac{13}{48} }$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\huge \tt \frac{ - 5}{16} + \frac{7}{12} \\ \\ \tt l.c.m. \: \: of \: \: 16 \: and \: 12 \: \: is \: \: 48 \\ \\ \\ \tt \huge \to \frac{ - 5 \times 3 +7 \times 4 }{48} \\ \\ \tt \huge \to \frac{ - 15 + 28}{48} = \frac{13}{48}$