Evaluate -11/16+1/2

-1116+12

To write 12 as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by 88.

-1116+12⋅88

Write each expression with a common denominator of 16, by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of 1.

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Multiply 12 and 88.

-1116+82⋅8

Multiply 2 by 8.

-1116+816

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

-11+816

Add -11 and 8.

-316

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

-316

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

-316

Decimal Form:

-0.1875

Evaluate -11/16+1/2