Question

What is 7 and three tenths minus 5 and seven tenths

Answer 1

7 3/10 - 5 7/10

Because the denominators are like we are gonna continue with the operation.

7 3/10 - 5 7/10
= 2 - 4/10

NB. The fraction is negative.

Answer 2

1.6

Explanation:

7 and three tenths = 7 + 3/10 = 7.3

5 and seven tenths = 5 + 7/10 = 5.7

7.3-5.7 = 1.6 or can be written as 1 and six tenths, or 1 and three fifths.