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2 1/2 minus 1 3/4 i need why and how the answer is written

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Answer:

3/4

Explanation:

2 1/2 is also 2 2/4 and 10/4

1 3/4 is also -------------> 7/4

10/4 - 7/4 = 3/4

multiply whole number by bottom number and add to the top

double the half to get a common denominator

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