Question

Add $\frac{2}{13}$ to the reciprocal of $\frac{-26}{12}$.

• A. $\frac{5}{7}$
• B. $\frac{-5}{6}$
• C. $\frac{-4}{13}$
• D. $\frac{6}{7}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$\frac{-4}{13}$

Reciprocal of $\frac{-26}{12}$ is $\frac{-12}{26}$.

$\frac{2}{13}+\frac{-12}{26}$ [Taking LCM]

$=\frac{4}{26}-\frac{12}{26}=\frac{4-12}{26}=\frac{-8}{26}=\frac{-4}{13}$