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Simplify 2¾+(3⅜-1½) please I need your help now, and I want you to explain it accordently ,am waiting

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Answer:

1/15

Explanation:

2¾(3⅜-1½)

using the rule of BODMAS

change the fractions in the bracket into improper fraction

2¾(27/8-3/2)

find LCM of the fractions in the bracket

2¾(27-12)/8

2¾(15/8)

convert the other mixed fraction to an improper fraction

11/8(15/8)= 5.15625~ 5.2

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