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Calculate the following expression. show steps

15/7 - 2/5

User Mspir
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Answer:

1 26/35

Explanation:

Before subtracting, you must find the common denominator.

The lowest number 7 and 5 can both make is 35.

Now, we must convert the fractions.

15/7 = 75/35

2/5= 14/35

Now because we have the same denominator, we can subtract.

75/35

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14/35= 61/35.

61/35= 1 26/35.

Now you can simplify your answer. 1 26/35 cannot be simplified so that's your answer.

User Amr Ragaey
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15/7 x 5 and 2/5 x 7
75/35 - 14/35 = 61/35
User Md Hasibur Rahaman
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