Question

4 3/5 - 2 1/5

Answer 1

@grapehead --> Do you recognize 4 3/5 as a mixed number?
Post yes or no.

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

@grapehead --> Read this:

Definition of Mixed Number
A number that is the sum of a whole number and a proper fraction is called a mixed number.
In other words, a mixed number is a number that has a whole number part and a fractional part.

In the mixed number 4 and 3/5, 4 is the whole number and 3/5 is the proper fraction.

Answer 4

To subtract these: 4 3/5 - 2 1/5,
think of it as 4 + 3/5 - 2 - 1/5
which is (4 - 2) +( 3/5 - 1/5).
Your turn: Simplify (4 - 2) and then ( 3/5 - 1/5).

Answer 5

@grapehead

Answer 6

ive got the part you showed me but (3/5- 1/5). i dont understand

Answer 7

2 1/5 is that the answer

Answer 8

2 1/5 or 2 2/5?

3/5 and 1/5 are like terms. They have the same last name of fifth.

So, three-fifths minus one-fifth = how many fifths?

Answer 9

2/5

Answer 10

if i dont have like terms what rule would apply

Answer 11

So, 4 3/5 - 2 1/5 = 2 2/5.

If you do not have like terms, then you find a common denominator which would give the two fractions denominators that ARE like terms.

Answer 12

aright i think i understand now.

Answer 13

Okay, now start a new thread by posting your next question.

Before doing that, click on CLOSE on the first question thread you started. The question will still be visible in the "Closed Questions" section. Plus, I'll show you how you can look at the questions you asked by going to your profile.

Answer 14

aright thank you