The price of an item has been reduced by $8.72. The original price was $45.39. What is the price now?
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Answer:
-7/45
Step-by-step explanation:
First, find the lowest common denominator for 9 and 15. It's 45. Make both fractions over 45 by multiplying the top and bottom by the same number.
Since 15*3=45, multiply the top by 3 also. Since 9*5=45, multiply the top by 5 also.
Combine the fractions
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