SOLUTION: 15 1/3 - 7 4/5? We got all the work, but came up with the wrong answer. Do not understand how it becomes 14 20/15. I have the rest of it just that part is confusing me.

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: 15 1/3 - 7 4/5? We got all the work, but came up with the wrong answer. Do not understand how it becomes 14 20/15. I have the rest of it just that part is confusing me.       Log On


   

Question 774279: 15 1/3 - 7 4/5? We got all the work, but came up with the wrong answer. Do not understand how it becomes 14 20/15. I have the rest of it just that part is confusing me.
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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15 1/3 - 7 4/5
= (15+1/3)-(7+4/5)
= 15-7 +1/3-4/5
= 8 + (5/15-12/15)
= 8 -7/15
= 7 +8/15
Answer: 7 8/15

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