SOLUTION: How do you come across the answer to fraction problem 42 over 1/6 - 27 over 3/5 I'm stumped on this ? And need your help please
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Question 878653: How do you come across the answer to fraction problem 42 over 1/6 - 27 over 3/5 I'm stumped on this ? And need your help please
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assume the problem is:
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One way is divide the fractions first.
When dividing invert the dividing fraction and multiply
42*(6/1) = 252
and
27 * (5/3) = 135/3 = 45
now you have
252 - 45 = 297
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