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1 1/2-7/5
One and one half minus seven divided by five

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Answer:

1/10

Explanation:

Turn 1 1/2 into an improper fraction:

1 1/2 - 7/5

3/2 - 7/5

Now find the LCM for both denominators:

2 : 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

5: 5, 10

15 / 10 - 14 / 10

1 / 10

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