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How do write in simplest form given #-1/6-2/3#?

Answer 1

Julian Avila

#color(magenta)(=-5/6#

#-1/6-2/3#

#= -(1xx1)/(6xx1)-(2xx2)/(3xx2)#

#=-1/6-4/6#

#color(magenta)(=-5/6#

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Answer 2

Jeremiah Andrews

#-1/6 - 2/3#

#=> -(1/6 + 2/3)#

For this you need to find #LCM# of the denominators #(3,6).#

#"LCM of" 3 and 6 = 6#

Now continue with the equation using the #LCM.#

#=>-(1/6 + (2xx2)/(2xx3))#

#=> -(1/6 + 4/6)#

#=> -((1+4)/6)#

#=> -5/6#

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Answer 3

Benjamin Altschul

To write ( -\frac{1}{6} - \frac{2}{3} ) in simplest form, first find a common denominator, which is 6. Then, rewrite the fractions with the common denominator. Finally, perform the subtraction. The result is ( -\frac{1}{6} - \frac{4}{6} = -\frac{5}{6} ).

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.