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Estimate, then find the difference and write it in simplest form

6 1/3 - 1 2/5

User Elsherbini
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First you need to find a common denominator, then you need to estimate, and subtract.
6 1/3 - 1 2/5 = 6 5/15 - 1 6/15
6 5/15 - 1 6/15 = 5 5/15 - 1 5/15 = 4 0/15 = 4
The answer is 4.
User Curt Tilmes
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I think the answer is 4 14/15
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