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Question 861771: How do you get the answer to this problem and what are the steps in solving it? 24 1/5-10 2/3=
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ewatrrr:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert the mixed numbers to fractions.
Find a common denominator.
Subtract and simplify.
24%2B1%2F5=120%2F5%2B1%2F5=121%2F5
10%2B2%2F3=30%2F3%2B2%2F3=32%2F3
Common denominator : 3%2A5=15
%28121%2F5%29%2A%283%2F3%29=363%2F15
%2832%2F3%29%2A%285%2F5%29=160%2F15
363%2F15-160%2F15=203%2F15

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):