how much is 3 1/3 + 2 3/ 5
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Step-by-step explanation:
First convert both the numbers in form p/q.
Find LCM of denominators & express both numbers in same denominator & subtract.
3 1/3 - 2 1/5
= 10/3 - 11/5 {LCM of 3 & 5 is 15}
=50/15 - 33/15
=(50–33)/15
=17/15
= 1 2/15.
{Note answer is NOT 12/15.
Answer is one and 2/15, that is 17/15}.
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How do you solve 3 1/3 - 2 1/5 =?
First convert both the numbers in form p/q.
Find LCM of denominators & express both numbers in same denominator & subtract.
3 1/3 - 2 1/5
= 10/3 - 11/5 {LCM of 3 & 5 is 15}
=50/15 - 33/15
=(50–33)/15
=17/15
= 1 2/15.
{Note answer is NOT 12/15.
Answer is one and 2/15, that is 17/15
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