Question 473407: 2 5/2 - 2 3/2
The answer is 2 3/2 . Please give step by step on how to come up with answer. Thanks Answer by ccs2011(207) (Show Source):
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First convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.
Step 1: Multiply denominator by whole number
Step 2: Add product to numerator, the result will be the new numerator and denominator does not change
Rewritten as improper fractions:
Since they share the same denominator of 2, just subtract the numerators
Answer is 1