Question

Add the following rational numbers:​

(i) $\frac{-5}{7}\text{and}\frac{3}{7}$

Answer 1

Given: $\frac{-5}{7}\text{and}\frac{3}{7}$

$\therefore \frac{-5}{7}+\frac{3}{7}=\frac{-5+3}{7}$
$=\frac{-2}{7}$

Hence, the sum of $\frac{-5}{7}\text{and}\frac{3}{7}$ is $\frac{-2}{7}$