Question

add.
$\frac{-5}{8}+\frac{1}{2}=$

Explanation:

Step1: Find a common denominator

The common - denominator of 8 and 2 is 8. Since $\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times4}{2\times4}=\frac{4}{8}$.

Step2: Add the fractions

$\frac{-5}{8}+\frac{4}{8}=\frac{-5 + 4}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the numerator

$-5 + 4=-1$, so $\frac{-5 + 4}{8}=\frac{-1}{8}$

Answer:

$-\frac{1}{8}$