(-5)/(9)+(-1)/(9) - addition of fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• -5/9 + -1/9 = ?
• Fractions have a common denominator: 9
• -5/9 + -1/9 = (-5-1)/9
• (-5-1)/9 = -6/9
• -6/9 = -2/3

Solution for the given fractions

$ -\frac{5}{9 }+ -\frac{1}{9 }=? $

Fractions have a common denominator: 9

$ -\frac{5}{9 }+ -\frac{1}{9 }= \frac{(-5-1)}{9} $

$ \frac{(-5-1)}{9 }= -\frac{6}{9} $

$ -\frac{6}{9 }= -\frac{2}{3} $

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