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7 1/5 - 6 2/5= ?
A. 1 4/5
B. 4/5
C. 1 1/5
D. 13 3/5

User Ozmank
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Answer:

B. 4/5

Explanation:

7 1/5= to 36/5

6 2/5= to 32/5

subtract both numbers on top and keep the bottom, which equals to 4/5

User Andrea Corbellini
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Hello!

So, we are given the following to solve:


7(1)/(5) -6(2)/(5)

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then find the LCD and combine.

Exact Form of Solution:


(4)/(5)

Hence, the correct choice is B. Hope this helps!

User Samyak Bhuta
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