Question

What Should be subtracted to2by 3 to get 5by7

Answer 1

Let x be the number

Hence the equation becomes

2/3 - x = 5/7

now we have to solve for x

x = 2/3 - 5/7

Take the LCM for 3 and 7 . LCM= 21

x= (14-15)/ 21

x = -1/21

-1/21 is to be subtracted from 2/3 to get 5/7

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