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12 2/5 - 17 1/3 equals what answer?

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Answer:

-4 14/15

Explanation:

convert mixed numbers to fractions

62/5 -52/3

apply the fractions formula for subtraction

(62x3)-(52x5)

-------------------- = -74/15

5x3

simplify into mixed fraction

-4 14/15

User Play
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Explanation:

12 2/5 - 17 1/3 equals what answer?-example-1
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