Question

How do you evaluate `7\frac { 2} { 7} - 6\frac { 1} { 5}`?

Answer 1

`2 3/35`

Explanation:

`7 2/7 - 6 1/5`

`= 2 (?-?)/35" "larr` subtract the whole numbers. Find the LCM

`= 2 (2xx5-1xx7)/35" "larr` make equivalent fractions,

`= 2 (10-7)/35`

`=2 3/35`