Q. −23+2024−1.75=Enter the answer as an exact decimal or simplified fraction.
Convert to Fractions: Convert all terms to fractions to simplify the calculation.−23 is already a fraction.2024 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. So, 2024 simplifies to 56.1.75 can be written as a fraction by recognizing that 1.75=1+43=44+43=47.
Rewrite with Simplified Fractions: Rewrite the expression with the simplified fractions.The expression now is −23+56−47.
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator for the fractions to combine them.The least common multiple of 2, 5, and 4 is 20. We will convert all fractions to have a denominator of 20.−23=−3×210×210=−203056=6×54×54=2024−47=−7×45×45=−2035
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions using the common denominator.Now we have −2030+2024−2035.Adding and subtracting the numerators, we get 20−30+24−35.
Perform Addition and Subtraction: Perform the addition and subtraction in the numerator.−30+24−35=−41.So the combined fraction is −2041.
Check for Simplification: Check if the fraction can be simplified.Since −41 and 20 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction −2041 is already in its simplest form.