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8 1/4 - 5 3/5

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+1975

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8 1/4 - 5 3/5

Turn both fractions into improper fractions

33/4 - 28/5

Now find a common multiple by multiplying 33/4 by 5 over 5 and 28/5 by 4 over 4

165/20 - 112/20

Subtract

53/20

Since you can't simplify any more, you're done! :)

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+1975

+10

Best Answer

8 1/4 - 5 3/5

Turn both fractions into improper fractions

33/4 - 28/5

Now find a common multiple by multiplying 33/4 by 5 over 5 and 28/5 by 4 over 4

165/20 - 112/20

Subtract

53/20

Since you can't simplify any more, you're done! :)

saseflower Nov 3, 2015

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