Question

Whats the difference 5 2/7 - 3 4/7

Answer 1

$5 \frac{2}{7} - 3\frac{4}{7} =\frac{(5\times 7)+2}{7} -\frac{(3\times7)+4}{7} =\frac{37}{7} -\frac{25}{7} -\frac{37-25}{7} =\frac{12}{7}=\boxed{\bf{1\frac{5}{7}}}$