Question

Find the difference between 11/5 and 5/2 on a number line

Answer 1

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Answer:

-3/10

Explanation:

11/5 plots on a number line at 2.2

5/2 plots on a number line at 2.5

The distance between these points is 2.5 -2.2 = 0.3.

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If you say the difference is 11/5 -5/2, then that is 2.2 -2.5 = -0.3 = -3/10.