How to solve 2/5 - (- 1/6)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{2}{5}-(-\frac{1}{6})$$

$\frac{17}{30}\approx 0.566666667$

The opposite of $-\frac{1}{6}$ is $\frac{1}{6}$.

$$\frac{2}{5}+\frac{1}{6}$$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $6$ is $30$. Convert $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{1}{6}$ to fractions with denominator $30$.

$$\frac{12}{30}+\frac{5}{30}$$

Since $\frac{12}{30}$ and $\frac{5}{30}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{12+5}{30}$$

Add $12$ and $5$ to get $17$.

$$\frac{17}{30}$$

$\frac{17}{2 \cdot 3 \cdot 5} = 0.5666666666666667$