Answer:
It equals -1/10
Explanation:
Eliminating a negative and changing our operation.
2 1/2− 2 3/5
Rewriting our equation with parts separated
=2+1/2−2−3/5
Solving the whole number parts
2−2=0
Solving the fraction parts
1/2−3/5=
Find the LCD of 1/2 and 3/5 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.
LCD = 10
5/10−6/10= −1/10
Combining the whole and fraction parts
0−1/10=1/10
Conclusion:
-1/10