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Which expression is equivalent to 12 1/5 - ( 22 2/5 ) - ( 40 1/5 ) ?

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Answer:

-50 2/5.

Explanation:

First subtract the whole numbers:

12 - 22 - 40

= -50.

Next the fractions:

1/5 - 2/5 - 1/5

= -2/5

So the answer is -50 2/5.