Question

teacher:nichols class:period 4 6evzkhiv student mailyn express as a simple fraction in lowest terms \\(\frac{-2}{4} + \frac{-2}{11} = \frac{\square}{\square}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify first fraction

$\frac{-2}{4} = \frac{-1}{2}$

Step2: Find common denominator

Least common multiple of 2 and 11 is 22.

Step3: Rewrite fractions with LCD

$\frac{-1}{2} = \frac{-11}{22}$, $\frac{-2}{11} = \frac{-4}{22}$

Step4: Add the fractions

$\frac{-11}{22} + \frac{-4}{22} = \frac{-11 - 4}{22} = \frac{-15}{22}$

Answer:

$\frac{-15}{22}$