Question

Simplify 2- 5/8 and -2 3/5 A. -6 33/40 B. 4- 3/8 C. 4 3/8 d. 6 33/40

Answer 1

Explanation:

Convert mixed fraction to improper fraction.

`-2(5)/(8)*(-2(3)/(5))=(-21)/(8)*(-13)/(5)\\`

`=((-21)*(-13))/(8*5)\\\\\\=(273)/(40)\\\\=6(33)/(40)`