What is the answer when you add - 3/5 + (8/35)?

Answer by  mathtutor (19)

When adding or subtracting fraction. The first thing to do is to ensure that they have common denominator and in our cause it is 35 so multiply 3/5 by 7/7=21/35. Now we have -21/35+8/35= -13/35

Answer by  esteban (1334)

To add two fractions, first you need to find the least common denominator. In this case, our LCD is 35. Therefore, we rename -3/5 as -21/35. Next, we add the numerators. Since we are adding a positive and a negative, our answer is going to be -13/35.