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Subtract -5/7 from -2/3

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Answer:


-(1)/(21)

Explanation:

The opposite of -2\3 is 2\3

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-5\7 + 2\3

Least common multiple of 7 and 3 is 21. Convert -5\7 and 2\3 to fractions with denominator 21.

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-15\21 + 14\21

Sinse -15\21 and 14\21 have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.


(-15+14)/(21)

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Add −15 and 14 to get −1.

-1\21

User MCMatan
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The simplified solution is 1/21 i believe
User Altaf Sami
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