Question

Whats 9 4/5 - 2 3/10

Answer 1

7 1/2

Explanation:

9 4/5 - 2 3/10 =

(9 + 4/5) - (2 + 3/10) =

(9 + 4/5) - 2 - 3/10 = ==> distribute the minus sign to 2 and 3/10

9 + 8/10 - 2 - 3/10 = ==> change 4/5 to 8/10 to have common denominators

9 - 2 + 8/10 - 3/10 = ==> combine like terms

7 + 5/10 = ==> simplify

7 + 1/2 = 7 1/2