SOLUTION: Carry out the subtraction. Use an improper fraction in the answer. 5-3/7

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Question 938011: Carry out the subtraction. Use an improper fraction in the answer.
5-3/7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5-3%2F7

5%287%2F7%29-3%2F7

35%2F7-3%2F7

%2835-3%29%2F7

32%2F7

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Therefore, 5-3%2F7=32%2F7