Question

Subtract the fractions and reduc terms. (Enter your answer as a simplified mixed number) 12 1/5 - 4 1/5

Answer 1

`\displaystyle\bf\\12(1)/(5)-4(1)/(5)=\\\\=(12*5+1)/(5)-(4*5+1)/(5)=\\\\=(60+1)/(5)-(20+1)/(5)=\\\\=(61)/(5)-(21)/(5)=\\\\=(61-21)/(5)=(40)/(5)=\boxed{\bf8}`

Answer 2

8

Explanation: