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Math Question. Plz Help?

how do you add a negative fraction + a postice number?

It says

- 3/8 + 5

how do I do that? Please explain as much as you can and give answer too.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    -3/8 + 5 is the same as 5 - 3/8.

    5 = 40/8 so:

    40/8 - 3/8 = 37/8

  • 1 decade ago

    -3/8 + 5

    = 5 - 3/8

    = 40/8 - 3/8

    = 37/8

    = 4 5/8

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    -3/8+40/8=37/8=4 5/8

    Source(s): i finished college and i love math
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