Question

5/16 - (-5/16). perform the indicated operation.

Answer 1

\[\frac{5}{8} \]

Answer 2

thanks.

Answer 3

I couldn't remember if I added the numerator.

Answer 4

You end up adding 5/16 to 5/16 which is 10/16 or 5/8 because of the change of signs in the second fraction.
\[\left(\frac{5}{16}-\left(\frac{-5}{16}\right)\right)=\left(\frac{5}{16}-\frac{-5}{16}\right)=\left(\frac{5}{16}+\frac{5}{16}\right)=\left(\frac{10}{16}\right)=\frac{5}{8} \]