Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form: -11/10 + (- 7/4)
To add fractions, we need a common denominator.
The least common denominator for 10 and 4 is 20. We can rewrite the fractions with a denominator of 20 as follows:
-11/10 = -22/20
-7/4 = -35/20
Now, we can add the fractions:
-22/20 + (-35/20) = (-22 - 35)/20 = -57/20
Therefore, the simplified fraction is -57/20.