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The reciprocal of 3 - 1/5 is​

User Cofey
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Answer:


(5)/(14)

Explanation:

First subtract the two terms by setting the first term as a fraction.

3 *
(5)/(5) =
(15)/(5)

Then subtract the terms.


(15)/(5)
-(1)/(5) =
(14)/(5)

Finally, flip the numerator and the denominator.

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