Question

Combine these unlike fractions, then simplify. 4 2/3 - 2 2/5 need answer asap and plz explain

Answer 1

Answer:

2 4/15

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Change both fractions to improper fractions

• Multiply the denominator by the whole number then add the numinator
• Keep the denominator for the final answer
• So 4 2/3 = 3×4+2/3 => 14/3
• 2 2/5 = 2×5+2/5 =>12/5

2. Find a common multiple for both denominators and multiply to get it( numerators should be multiplied by the same number as denominators)

• 14/3 + 12/5 = (14×5 -12×3)/15(a common multiple)
• (70-26)/15 = 34/15
• Change the improper fraction(result) to a mixed fraction
• To do this: divide numerator by the denominator, write result as a whole number, then put the remainder over the denominator (fraction)
• 34÷15 = 2 remainder 4
• =2 4/15