-12/7 + 3/14
To solve this arithmetic expression, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions -12/7 and 3/14. The common denominator is 14.
Next, we can rewrite -12/7 as (-12/7) * (2/2) = -24/14.
Now, the expression becomes (-24/14) + 3/14.
To add the fractions, we keep the denominator the same and add the numerators: (-24 + 3) / 14 = -21/14.
Therefore, -12/7 + 3/14 equals -21/14.
To add the fractions -12/7 and 3/14, you need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple (LCM) of 7 and 14 is 14.
Now, we can rewrite the fractions using the common denominator of 14:
-12/7 = -24/14
3/14 = 3/14
Now, combine the numerators with the common denominator:
-24/14 + 3/14 = -24 + 3 /14
Simplify the numerator:
-21/14 = -3/2
Therefore, the sum of -12/7 and 3/14 is -3/2.