Question

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2 2/7 - 5 5/7

Answer 1

-24/7

Explanation:

5 5/7= 5*7+5= 40/7

2 2/7= 2*7+2=16/7

16-40= -24/7

Answer 2

-24/7

Explanation:

change the number to improper fractions:

2 2/7 - 16/7

5 5/7 - 40/7

now since they wont make a positive number, you can do 40-16 which is 24 so your answer is -24/7

NEGATIVE 24/7