How do you solve #-\frac { 6} { 11} + ( - \frac { 7} { 11} )#?

1 Answer
Jun 14, 2017

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

First, remove the parenthesis ensuring your get the sign of each term correct:

#-6/11 + (-7/11) => -6/11 - 7/11#

Next, add/subtract the numerators over the common denominator:

#-6/11 - 7/11 => (-6 - 7)/11 => -13/11#