Answer
$1 \frac{3}{5}$
Work Step by Step
1. Write mixed numbers as improper fractions:
$5 \frac{2}{5} - 3 \frac{4}{5} = \frac{27}{5} - \frac{19}{5}$
2. Subtract numerators:
$\frac{27-19}{5} = \frac{8}{5} = 1 + \frac{3}{5} = 1 \frac{3}{5}$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter R - Section R.2 - Fractions - Exercise Set - Page R-16: 54
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