Basic Math Examples

$\frac{- 12}{35} + \frac{- 9}{35}$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{- 12 - 9}{35}$

Step 2

Subtract $9$ from $- 12$ .

$\frac{- 21}{35}$

Step 3

Cancel the common factor of $- 21$ and $35$ .

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Step 3.1

Factor $7$ out of $- 21$ .

$\frac{7 (- 3)}{35}$

Step 3.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 3.2.1

Factor $7$ out of $35$ .

$\frac{7 \cdot - 3}{7 \cdot 5}$

Step 3.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{7 \cdot - 3}{7 \cdot 5}$

Step 3.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{- 3}{5}$

Step 4

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{3}{5}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{3}{5}$

Decimal Form:

$- 0.6$