SOLUTION: what is the answer to the problem 4/5 - 2/3 + (-1/2)

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Question 399669: what is the answer to the problem 4/5 - 2/3 + (-1/2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the answer to the problem 4/5 - 2/3 + (-1/2)
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least common denominator = 30
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= (4/5)(6/6) - (2/3)(10/10) + (-1/2)(15/15)
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= (24/30) - (20/30) - (15/30)
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= (24-20-15)/30
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= (-11/30)
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Cheers,
Stan H.