Question

What is the value of the expression shown below

2 3/5 - 1 3/5
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TWO THREE-FIFTHS MINUS ONE THREE-FIFTHS

THE NUMBERS ARE MIXED FRACTIONS

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

1. One way to do this is converting both into improper fractions. To do this, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add that to the numerator.

2 3/5 --> 2*5 is 10 --> 10+3 is 13. --> 13/5

2. This leaves us with 13/5 - 8/5

3. Subtract the numerators

13/5 - 8/5 = 5/5

4. Simplify. If the numerator is the same number as the denominator, it's a whole number.

5/5 = 1