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  • 26-02-2017
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what is the difference of 5 and 2/5

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  • 26-02-2017
You need a common denominator of 5

So, change 5/1 denominator into 5, multiply the top and the bottom by 5

5/1 = 25/5

now, when subtracting fractions, you subtract the top from the top and the denominator stays the same

25/5 - 2/5 = 23/5
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