Perform the indicated operation.
-$\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)+\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)$
A) $\frac{7}{24}$

B) $-\frac{7}{24}$

C) $\frac{1}{3}$

D) $\frac{1}{24}$

Question

Perform the indicated operation.
-$\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)+\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)$
A) $\frac{7}{24}$

B) $-\frac{7}{24}$

C) $\frac{1}{3}$

D) $\frac{1}{24}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, which in this case is 24. Convert each fraction: $\left(\frac{3}{8}\right) = \frac{9}{24}$ and $\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right) = -\frac{16}{24}$. Adding these gives $\frac{9}{24} - \frac{16}{24} = -\frac{7}{24}$.

Perform the Indicated Operation (38)+(−23)\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)+\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)(83​)+(−32​) A) 724\frac{7}{24}247​ B) −724-\frac{7}{24}−247​ C) 13\frac{1}{3}31​ D) 124\frac{1}{24}241​

Perform the Indicated Operation $\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)+\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)$ A) $\frac{7}{24}$ B) $-\frac{7}{24}$ C) $\frac{1}{3}$ D) $\frac{1}{24}$