Pre-Algebra Examples

$- \frac{5}{2} + 1$

Step 1

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

$- \frac{5}{2} + \frac{2}{2}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{- 5 + 2}{2}$

Step 3

Add $- 5$ and $2$ .

$\frac{- 3}{2}$

Step 4

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{3}{2}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{3}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$- 1.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$- 1 \frac{1}{2}$