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Estimate the answer by rounding each fraction to the nearest whole or half and then subtracting.you have to download the image

Estimate the answer by rounding each fraction to the nearest whole or half and then-example-1
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Answer:

5 37/45

Explanation:

9 3/5 - 3 7/9

Find like terms

9 27/45 - 3 35/45

Subtract whole numbers

9 - 3 = 6

Subtract fractions

27/45 - 35/45 = -8/45

Subtract both of the numbers

6 - 8/45 = 5 37/45

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