Beginning Algebra With Applications, Chapter 1, Review Exercises, Section Review Exercises, Problem 42

Add: $\displaystyle \frac{-5}{8} + \frac{1}{6}$


$
\begin{equation}
\begin{aligned}

\frac{-5}{8} + \frac{1}{6} =& \frac{3(-5) + 4(1)}{24}
&& \text{Get the LCD}
\\
\\
=& \frac{-15+4}{24}
&& \text{Simplify}
\\
\\
=& \frac{-11}{24}
&&

\end{aligned}
\end{equation}
$