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Subtract 8 1/5-4 2/5. Simplify the answer and write as a mixed number.

User Pranami
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Answer: 4 1/5

Explanation:

Subtract 8 1/5 - 4 2/5

Simplify answer

Write as mixed number

8-4 = 4

1/5 - 2/5 = 4 1/5

User Pong
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8 1/5 - 4 2/5

first make it into a improper fraction

41/5 - 22/5

then subtract

19/15

your answer is 19/15 in improper fraction:

19/15 = 1 4/15 in improper fraction

hope this helps
User Ganesh Tikone
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