SOLUTION: What is 5 1/5 - 3 7/8?

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Question 720600: What is 5 1/5 - 3 7/8?
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What is 5 1/5 - 3 7/8?

5 1/5 - 3 7/8

26/5 - 31/8
Change the denominators to 5 * 8 = 40
We now have:
208/40 - 155/40
Answer:
53/40 or 1 13/40


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