How do you solve #6\frac{1}{4}+ -9\frac{3}{8}#?

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How do you solve #6\frac{1}{4}+ -9\frac{3}{8}#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-06T20:31:12

#-3 1/8#

Explanation:

Convert the mixed fractions in to improper fractions
#25/4 -75/8#
Try to make it into one fraction
#((25*2) - 75 )/8#
#-25/8#
Then convert it back to a mixed fraction
#-3 1/8#

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How do you solve #6\frac{1}{4}+ -9\frac{3}{8}#?

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