Basic Math Examples

$(- 1 \frac{7}{8}) + \frac{7}{8}$

Step 1

Convert $1 \frac{7}{8}$ to an improper fraction.

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Step 1.1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$- (1 + \frac{7}{8}) + \frac{7}{8}$

Step 1.2

Add $1$ and $\frac{7}{8}$ .

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Step 1.2.1

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$- (\frac{8}{8} + \frac{7}{8}) + \frac{7}{8}$

Step 1.2.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$- \frac{8 + 7}{8} + \frac{7}{8}$

Step 1.2.3

Add $8$ and $7$ .

$- \frac{15}{8} + \frac{7}{8}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{- 15 + 7}{8}$

Step 3

Add $- 15$ and $7$ .

$\frac{- 8}{8}$

Step 4

Divide $- 8$ by $8$ .

$- 1$