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Find the sum enter your answer in simplest terms using the / as the fraction bar 7/8-2/7

User LHLaurini
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Answer:

33/56

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User Muhamad
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Answer:

Explanation:

Least common denominator of 8 & 7 = 56

Find equivalent fractions and sum


(7)/(8)-(2)/(7)=(7*7)/(8*7)-(2*8)/(7*8)\\\\=(49)/(56)-(16)/(56)\\\\=(49-16)/(56)\\\\=(33)/(56)

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