Q. Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.−98−632Answer:Submit Answer
Find Common Denominator: Identify a common denominator for the fractions.The fractions −98 and −632 have different denominators. To combine them, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple (LCM) of 9 and 63 is 63.
Convert First Fraction: Convert the first fraction to have the common denominator.To convert −(98) to have a denominator of 63, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 7 (since 63 is 7 times 9).−(98)×(77)=−(6356)
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions.Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine them by subtracting their numerators.−6356−632=−6356+2=−6358
Simplify Result: Simplify the fraction, if possible.The fraction −6358 is already in its simplest form because 58 and 63 have no common factors other than 1.
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