Question

Subtract $\frac{-5}{8}$ from $\frac{-3}{7}$ [2 MARKS]

Answer 1

Concept : 1 Mark
Calculation : 1 Mark

To subtract $\frac{-5}{8}from\frac{-3}{7}\Rightarrow \frac{-3}{7}-\left(\frac{-5}{8}\right)$
$=\frac{-3}{7}+\frac{5}{8}$
$=\frac{-24}{56}+\frac{35}{56}$
$=\frac{-24+35}{56}$
$=\frac{11}{56}$