Question

Use any method to add or subtract (1 point) 5/7 - (3/14 + 3/14)

Answer 1

Answer:

• 5/7 - (3/14 + 3/14) = 2/7

See the steps of solution:

• 5/7 - (3/14 + 3/14) =           Solve parenthesis first
• 5/7 - (3 + 3)/14 =                Add fractions with same denominator
• 5/7 - 6/14 =                        Simplify
• 5/7 - 3/7 =                         Subtract fractions with same denominator
• (5 - 3)/7 =                           Simplify
• 2/7                                     Answer

Answer 2

Answer:

2/7 (or) 0.285

Step-by-step explanation:

Given problem,

→ 5/7 - (3/14 + 3/14)

Let's solve the given problem,

→ 5/7 - (3/14 + 3/14)

→ (5/7) - (6/14)

→ ((5 × 2)/(7 × 2)) - (6/14)

→ (10/14) - (6/14)

→ (10 - 6)/14

→ 4/14 = 2/7

Hence, required answer is 2/7.