QuestionCalculate .
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are dealing with basic arithmetic operations, specifically addition.
. The numbers involved are and -11/.
3. The operation to be performed is .
STEP 2
First, we need to understand that adding a negative number is the same as subtracting a positive number. So, is the same as .
STEP 3
Next, we need to convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. We do this by multiplying the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, then adding the numerator.
STEP 4
Now, replace with in the original problem.
STEP 5
To subtract fractions, we need to have the same denominator. Convert2 to a fraction with the same denominator as , which is2.
STEP 6
Replace2 with in the problem.
STEP 7
Now, subtract the fractions.
So, .
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