Question

Simplify -3 4/5 - 5 2/3

a. -9 7/15
b. -8 2/3
c. 2 2/15
d. 21 8/15​

Answer 1

Hello! I'm here to help you with your question. To simplify the expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS):

$$\begin{aligned}

-3 \frac{4}{5} - 5 \frac{2}{3} &= -\frac{3}{5} - \frac{10}{9} \\

&= -\frac{13}{15}

\end{aligned}$$

So, the simplified expression is $-13/15$.

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