Question

simplify 3 5/9-2 2/5​

Answer 1

Answer:

Decimal Form

-0.511

Fractional Form

-23/45

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Simplify the Expression

35/9 - 22/5

Find the lowest common denominator:

(35*5)/(9*5) + (-22*9)/(5*9)

Multiply the denominators:

(35*5)/45 + (-22*9)/45

Multiply the numerators:

175/45 + -198/45

Combine the fractions:

(175 + -198)/45

Combine the numerators:

-23/45