Question

Find the sum or difference 6 3/5 - (-2 1/5)

A. -4 2/5
B. 8 4/5
C. -8 2/5
D. 4 2/5

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Fraction subtraction:

`\sf 6 (3)/(5)-(-2(1)/(5))=6(3)/(5)+2(1)/(5)`

Convert mixed fraction to improper fraction,

`\sf = (33)/(5)+(11)/(5)`

Now, add.

`\sf = (33+11)/(5)\\\\=(44)/(5)`

Covert improper fraction to mixed fraction.

`\sf = 8(4)/(5)`