SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out 10 3/5 - 2 10/11

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Question 696437: I am trying to figure out 10 3/5 - 2 10/11
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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10 3/5 - 2 10/11
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= (5*10+3)/5 - (11*2+10)/11
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= (53/5) - (32/11)
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= (11*53-32*5)/(5*11)
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= (423 - 160)/55
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= 263/55
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= 4 43/55
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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