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Find the exact value of the expression: -6 3/5 - (-7 4/15) + 2 1/5

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Answer:

Explanation:

-6 3/5 - (-7 4/15) + 2 1/5

Combine the first and third terms first

-6 3/5 + 2 1/5 = - 4 2/5

Now deal with the second term

- (- 7 4/15) = 7 4/15

7 4/15 - 4 2/5

7 4/15 - 4 6/15 Add 15/15 to 7 4/15 Subtract 1 from the 7

6 19/15 - 4 6/15

2 13/15

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