Subtract. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
5 1/5 – 2/5 =
Subtract. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. 5 1/5 – 2/5 =
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Subtract. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
5 1/5 – 2/5 =
To subtract ( 5 frac{1}{5} – frac{2}{5} ), we can start by converting the mixed number to an improper fraction.
1. Convert ( 5 frac{1}{5} ):
– Multiply the whole number (5) by the denominator (5): ( 5 times 5 = 25 )
– Add the numerator (1) to this product: ( 25 + 1 = 26 )
– So, ( 5 frac{1}{5} = frac{26}{5} )
2. Now subtract ( frac{2}{5} ) from ( frac{26}{5} ):
– ( frac{26}{5} – frac{2}{5} = frac{26 – 2}{5} = frac{24}{5} )
3. Finally, convert ( frac{24}{5} ) back to a mixed number (if needed):
– Divide 24 by 5, which is 4 with a remainder of 4.
– So, ( frac{24}{5} = 4 frac{4}{5} )
The final answer is ( 4 frac{4}{5} ).
This breakdown helps to see how mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions for easier calculations. If you have any more questions or need further