Pre-Algebra Examples

$y - \frac{13}{17} = - \frac{11}{17}$

Step 1

Add $\frac{13}{17}$ to both sides of the equation.

$y = - \frac{11}{17} + \frac{13}{17}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$y = \frac{- 11 + 13}{17}$

Step 3

Add $- 11$ and $13$ .

$y = \frac{2}{17}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$y = \frac{2}{17}$

Decimal Form:

$y = 0.11764705 \dots$