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How do you solve this equation: 2 1/2 + -2 3/5

User LambergaR
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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

User Zalak Patel
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The answer is - 1/10
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