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Subtract. Write your answer in simplest form.

5 1/2 - 1 2/7

but I choose 3 4/14
is that correct

User Eckig
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Answer:

No. it would be 4 3/14

Explanation:

5-1=4

common denominator is 14 to get there,

1x7=7

2x7=14

2x2=4

7x2=14

7/14 - 4/14 = 3/14

put it all back together and you get 4 3/14

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