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Evaluate. -2 1/4 -(-3 2/5).
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Evaluate. -2 1/4 -(-3 2/5).

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Answer:

1 3/20

Explanation:

1. Make them all into fractions:

-8/4 -1/4 -(-15/5 -2/5)

2. Add like-terms:

-9/4 -(-17/5)

3. A negative times a negative makes a positive:

-9/4 +17/5

4. Identify the least common denominator (LCD):

20

5. Apply:

-9x5/4x5 +17x4x/5x4

6. Solve:

-45/20 +68/20

7. Result:

23/20, simplified 1 3/20

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