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User Paragbaxi
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Answer:

3 1/10

Explanation:

You can make 3 1/2 an improper fraction and then subtract it from 2/5

We do across so 7 x 5 is 35. 2 x 2 is 4. 2 x 5 is 10. 35 - 4 is 31. 31/10 simplified is 3 1/10.

So your answer is: 3 1/10

User Ofir Baruch
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Answer:

3.1

Explanation:

3 1/2=3.5

2/5=0.4

3.5-0.4=3.1

User Aliou
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