Question

Find −1 1/5+(−3/5). Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.(NO DECIMALS)

Answer 1

−1 1/5+(−3/5)
Convert -1 1/5 into improper fraction
-6/5+(-3/5)
Add -3/5 to -6/5. This would be the same as subtracting 3/5 from -6/5
Final Answer: -9/5 or -1 4/5