kgaston1974 kgaston1974
  • 07-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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What is 5 1/2 - 3 9/10

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seanmeme035
seanmeme035 seanmeme035
  • 07-04-2020
I believe the answer would be 1.6
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Dj1306 Dj1306
  • 07-04-2020

Answer: 8/5 or 1.6

Step-by-step explanation:

1) 5 1/2 or 11/2 is equal to 55/10. 2*5 is 10 as the denominator. 11*5 is 55 as the numerator.

2) Make 3 9/10 into improper fraction to get 39/10.

3) Subtract: 55/10 - 39/10 = 16/10.

4) Simplify: 16/10 simplifies to 8/5 or as a decimal 1.6.

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