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Estimate the difference. 10 1/9 - 5 14/15

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Answer:

4 24/135

Explanation:

There are two fractions here, one with denominator 9 and the other with denominator 15. The LCD is thus (9)(15) = 135.

Thus, 10 1/9 - 5 14/15 = 10 15/135 - 5 126/135

or

10 15/135

- 5 126/135

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Since 126/135 is larger than 15/135, we must borrow:

10 15/135 → 9 150/135

- 5 126/135 → -5 126/135

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4 24/135 → This is the actual difference.

User Pablo Jomer
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Answer:

4 24/135

Explanation:

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