Q. Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.−1312−137Answer:
Identify like fractions: Identify like fractions.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 13, so they are like fractions and can be combined by adding or subtracting their numerators.
Subtract numerators: Subtract the numerators.Subtract the numerators of the two fractions while keeping the common denominator the same.−1312−137=13−12−7
Perform subtraction: Perform the subtraction.Calculate the sum of the numerators.−12−7=−19
Write result as fraction: Write the result as a fraction. Place the result of the subtraction over the common denominator. (−19)/13
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.Check if the fraction can be simplified. In this case, −19 and 13 have no common factors other than 1, so the fraction is already in its simplest form.
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