Question

Subtract 8 1/5 - 4 2/5 . Simplify the answer and write as a mixed number.

Answer 1

Hi there!  

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I believe your answer is:  

$3\frac{4}{5}$

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Here’s why:  

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$\boxed{\text{Calculating the answer...}}\\\\8\frac{1}{5}-4 \frac{2}{5}\\-------------\\\text{Converting the mixed numbers into improper fractions...}\\\\\rightarrow 8\frac{1}{5} =\frac{41}{5}\\\\\rightarrow 4\frac{2}{5}=\frac{22}{5} \\-------------\\\frac{41}{5} -\frac{22}{5}\\\\\rightarrow\boxed{ \frac{19}{5}}\\-------------\\\\text{5 would go into 19 3 times with 4 as the remainder.}\\\\\frac{19}{5}=\boxed{3\frac{4}{5}}\\-------------\\\text{\textbf{Therefore:}}$

$8\frac{1}{5}-4\frac{2}{5}=\boxed{3\frac{4}{5}}$

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.  

Answer 2

Answer:

$3\frac{4}{5}$

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