Re-solve please.

2 5/6 + (-1 4/12) =

1.5 as decimal, 1 1/2 as a fraction

Step-by-step explanation:

1. convert 2 5/6 & (-1 4/12) to a improper fraction.

17/6 and  -16/12

2. multiply 17/6 by 2 to match -16/12's denominator

17/6 * 2 = 34/12

We now have

34/12 + -16/12

A positive number plus a negative number is the same thing as subtraction so we remove the negative sign and replace the plus with a minus sign.

We have:

Now solve. 34-16 = 18

our answer is 18/12

correct answers below:

$25

step-by-step explanation:

25 - 4.50 = 20.5

20.5 / 2 = 10.25

10.25 + 10 = 20.25

20.25 - 12.50 = 7.75

therefore the answer is $25 as shown as the first number.