Answer: -3 13/40
Steps: (-⅛ + ⅖) - 3 ⅗
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 3⅗ = 18/5
(-⅛ + ⅖) - 18/5
Remove the parentheses: -⅛ + ⅖ - 18/5
Find the common denominator which is 40.
So: -5/40 + 16/40 - 144/40
Since the denominators are equal, combine the fractions: -5 + 16 -144 divided by 40.
Add/ subtract the numbers: -5 + 16 - 144 = -133
= -133/40
Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers: 133/40 = 3 13/40
The answer is -3 13/40
