Question

The sum of the rational numbers -5/16&7/12

Answer 1

$\frac{ - 5}{16} + \frac{7}{12} \\ = \frac{ - 15 + 28}{48} \\ = \frac{13}{48}$

Answer 2

-5/16+7/12

= -5(6)+7(8)/96

= -30+56/96

= 26/96

=13/48