SOLUTION: I need help answering:
5 1/5 - 3 7/8
I keep coming up with a negative number and it isn't supposed to be.
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Question 410238: I need help answering:
5 1/5 - 3 7/8
I keep coming up with a negative number and it isn't supposed to be.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 1/5 - 3 7/8
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(26/5) - (31/8)
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lcd = 40
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(8*26)/lcd - (5*31)/lcd
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= [53/lcd]
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= 53/40
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= 1.325
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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