How do you simplify #8 1/5 - 3 4/5#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-08-15T08:59:12

#4 2/5#

There are 2 methods - using mixed numbers or using improper fractions, which is probably easier in this case.

# 8 1/5 - 3 4/5#

= #41/5 - 19/5 = (41-19)/5#

=#22/5#

= #4 2/5#

OR

#8 1/5 - 3 4/5" subtract the whole numbers"#

=#5 (1-4)/5" convert " 1 to 5/5 #

=#4 (5+1-4)/5#

=#4 2/5#