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Shannon states that 7 5/8 - 5 1/3 = 2 4/5 because 7 - 5 = 2, 5- 1 = 4, and 8 - 3 = 5. First, state whether you agree or disagree. Then, explain briefly how to subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
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Shannon states that 7 5/8 - 5 1/3 = 2 4/5 because 7 - 5 = 2, 5- 1 = 4, and 8 - 3 = 5. First, state whether you agree or disagree. Then, explain briefly how to subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators. Be sure to show your solution as a subtraction equation.​

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Disagree. Actual answer:

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The answer to the question is in the image below. If you want to subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators, you need to check the greatest common denominator between all of them.

Shannon states that 7 5/8 - 5 1/3 = 2 4/5 because 7 - 5 = 2, 5- 1 = 4, and 8 - 3 = 5. First-example-1
Shannon states that 7 5/8 - 5 1/3 = 2 4/5 because 7 - 5 = 2, 5- 1 = 4, and 8 - 3 = 5. First-example-2
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