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Question
Add the following rational numbers.
\[\frac{- 15}{4} and \frac{7}{4}\]
Sum
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Solution
\[\frac{- 15}{4} + \frac{7}{4} = \frac{- 15 + 7}{4} = \frac{- 8}{4} = - 2\]
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