Convert fractions to common denominator: Convert fractions to have a common denominator.−107 and 53 need a common denominator to add them.Least common denominator of 10 and 5 is 10.−107 stays the same.53 converts to 106 by multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2.
Add the fractions: Add the fractions.Now, add −107 and 106.−107+106=10−7+6=−101.
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