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3 1\5 - 1 4\5 math find the answer if answer needs simplifying simplify pls

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Answer:


3(1)/(5) - 1(4)/(5) = 1(2)/(5)

Explanation:

3 1/5 = 3+1/5 = 15/5 + 1/5 = 16/5

1 4/5 = 1 + 4/5 = 5/5 + 5/5 = 9/5

Then:

3 1/5 - 1 4/5 = 16/5 - 9/5 = (16-9)/5 = 7/5

7/5 = 5/5 + 2/5 = 1 + 2/5 = 1 2/5

User Joep Killaars
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Answer:

17/5

Explanation:

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