1/3+(-5/6)+(-1/2)
can u help me solve this plz by using steps. thank u
First we need to find the common denominator.
1/3 = 2/6
1/2 = 3/6
2/6 + (-5/6) + (-3/6)
2/6 + (-8/6) = (-6/6) = -1
Of course! I can help you solve this expression step by step.
Step 1: To solve this expression, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions. In this case, the denominators are 3, 6, and 2. The least common multiple (LCM) of these numbers is 6. So, we will convert all the fractions so that the denominator becomes 6.
Step 2: For the fraction 1/3, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2 to get a denominator of 6. This gives us (2/6).
Step 3: For the fraction -5/6, since the denominator is already 6, we don't need to do anything.
Step 4: For the fraction -1/2, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3 to get a denominator of 6. This gives us (-3/6).
Step 5: Now, we can add the fractions. Adding (2/6), (-5/6), and (-3/6) gives us:
(2/6) + (-5/6) + (-3/6) = -6/6
Step 6: Simplifying -6/6, we can see that the numerator and denominator are both divisible by 6. Simplifying, we get:
-6/6 = -1
So, the final answer to the expression 1/3 + (-5/6) + (-1/2) is -1.