SOLUTION: how do i calculate 2 4/5-5 1/4

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Question 516196: how do i calculate 2 4/5-5 1/4
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 4/5-5 1/4
= 14/5 - 21/4
= 56/20 - 105/20
= -49/20
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Or
= 2.8 - 5.25
= -2.45

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