How to solve (-5)/(7)+(3)/(14)

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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$$\frac{ -5 }{ 7 } + \frac{ 3 }{ 14 }$$

$-\frac{1}{2}=-0.5$

Fraction $\frac{-5}{7}$ can be rewritten as $-\frac{5}{7}$ by extracting the negative sign.

$$-\frac{5}{7}+\frac{3}{14}$$

Least common multiple of $7$ and $14$ is $14$. Convert $-\frac{5}{7}$ and $\frac{3}{14}$ to fractions with denominator $14$.

$$-\frac{10}{14}+\frac{3}{14}$$

Since $-\frac{10}{14}$ and $\frac{3}{14}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{-10+3}{14}$$

Add $-10$ and $3$ to get $-7$.

$$\frac{-7}{14}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{-7}{14}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $7$.

$$-\frac{1}{2}$$

$-\frac{1}{2} = -0.5$