Convert to common denominator: Convert both fractions to have a common denominator to simplify addition. The least common multiple of 10 and 2 is 10. −1043+251=−1043+(1051×5)=−1043+10255
Add fractions with common denominator: Add the two fractions now that they have the same denominator.−1043+10255=10212
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 2. 10212=5106
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