How do you simplify #-\frac{1}{3}-\frac{1}{3}#?

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Harlan G.
Nov 17, 2016

Add them like they're positive.

Explanation:

Since both of the numbers are negative, just treat them like they're positive and then tack on a negative sign when you're done simplifying.
#-1/3-1/3#

#1/3+1/3=2/3#

#-2/3#

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