SOLUTION: Evaluate the expression: 3.2-3/5 I am lost with the "-" sign Thanks for your help

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Question 41748: Evaluate the expression: 3.2-3/5
I am lost with the "-" sign
Thanks for your help
Answer by nik_consult(24) About Me  (Show Source):
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3.2-3/5 = (32/10)- (3/5)
=16/5 - 3/5
= 13/5