Question

Find the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of (1)/(-5) and -(1)/(6)

Answer 1

Answer:

-11

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Write out the original fractions: $\frac{1}{-5} and \frac{-1}{6}$  
2. Flip the fractions around to get the reciprocal: $\frac{-5}{1} + \frac{6}{-1}$  
3. Simplify: -5 and -6
4. Add together: -5 + -6 = -11