Find the sum. $+\begin{array} { r }
- 7 \frac { 2 } { 5 } \
\quad 13 \frac { 1 } { 11 } \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) $6 \frac { 2 } { 5 }$
B) $5 \frac { 38 } { 55 }$
C) $7 \frac { 27 } { 55 }$
D) $6 \frac { 3 } { 55 }$
E) $6 \frac { 27 } { 5 }$

Question

Find the sum. $+\begin{array} { r } 
- 7 \frac { 2 } { 5 } \
 \quad 13 \frac { 1 } { 11 } \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) $6 \frac { 2 } { 5 }$
B) $5 \frac { 38 } { 55 }$
C) $7 \frac { 27 } { 55 }$
D) $6 \frac { 3 } { 55 }$
E) $6 \frac { 27 } { 5 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Convert the fractions to have a common denominator, then add: $-7 \frac{2}{5} = -7 - \frac{22}{55}$ and $13 \frac{1}{11} = 13 + \frac{5}{55}$. The sum is $6 - \frac{17}{55} = 5 \frac{38}{55}$.

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