Question

Perform the indicated operation and, if possible, simplify. Please show all of your work. -5/7-2/5

Answer 1

\[\LARGE -\frac57 -\frac25=-\frac{5\cdot 5}{7\cdot 5}-\frac{2\cdot ?}{5\cdot 7}=? \]

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

"that's not the answer " .. is juts a hint... can you continue ?

Answer 4

yes I have it from here!! thanks :)

Answer 5

wait... is thetop number 5? If not... I am way off track

Answer 6

2?

Answer 7

it's 5

and that becomes..
\[\LARGE -\frac{25}{35}-\frac{10}{35}=-\frac{(25+10)}{35}=?\]