Simplify negative 7 and 1 over 8 − negative 9 and 1 over 2 . (5 points)
negative 2 and 3 over 8
negative 16 and 5 over 8
16 and 5 over 8
2 and 3 over 8
-7 1/8 - (-9 1/2) First, its best to flip them like this to subtract -7 1/8 - (-9 1/2) Then, you need common denominators 1/2*8/8=8/16 1/8*2/2=2/16 now you subtract -7 2/16 -(-9 8/16) Answer: 2 -6/16
