Answer
$-\dfrac{7}{12}$
Work Step by Step
The given expression, $
-\dfrac{2}{3}+\dfrac{1}{12}
$, simplifies to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
\dfrac{4(-2)+1(1)}{12}
\\\\=
\dfrac{-8+1}{12}
\\\\=
\dfrac{-7}{12}
\\\\=
-\dfrac{7}{12}
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - Review Exercises: Chapter 1 - Page 76: 41
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