SOLUTION: how much more is 2/5 than 1/7 in mixed fraction?

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Question 800992: how much more is 2/5 than 1/7 in mixed fraction?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how much more is 2/5 than 1/7 in mixed fraction?
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2/5 - 1/7
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Find a common denominator, subtract

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how much more is 2/5 than 1/7 in mixed fraction?
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(2/5)-(1/7) = (7*2-5*1)/35 = 9/35 = 0.2571
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Cheers,
Stan H.