Q. Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.−98−632Answer:
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 Fractions: Convert the fractions to have the common denominator.The first fraction −98 needs to be converted to have a denominator of 63. We do this by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 7 (since 63 is 7 times 9).So, −98 becomes −9×78×7=−6356.The second fraction −632 already has the common denominator, so it remains unchanged.
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions.Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine them by adding their numerators together.So, −6356 - 632 = 63−56−2 = −6358.
Simplify Result: Simplify the fraction, if possible.The fraction −6358 cannot be simplified further because 58 and 63 do not have any common factors other than 1.
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