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I have a question with fractions 7/7 - 2/5I am suppose to estimate, and use compatible numbers

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Step-by-step explanation:

7/7 - 2/5

Using compatible numbers:

7/7 = 1 as it is closer and equal to 1

so we have: 1 - 2/5

2/5 is approximately 0 as it is closer to 0 than 1

= 1 - 0 = 1

7/7 - 2/5 using compatible number = 1

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