HomeworkGirl1 HomeworkGirl1
  • 03-03-2015
  • Mathematics
contestada

What is 1 and 2/5 minus 7/8 ?

Respuesta :

Valkyrie
Valkyrie Valkyrie
  • 03-03-2015
1 and 2/5 minus 7/8 is 21/40.
1 and 2/5 is equivalent to 7/5, giving you 7/5 minus 7/8.
Multiply 7/5 by 8/8 to get 56/40, then 7/8 by 5/5 to get 35/40.
56/40 minus 35/40 gives you 21/40.
Answer Link
Аноним Аноним
  • 03-03-2015
1 2/5 - 7/8 = 21/40

1 and 2/5 is equivalent to 7/5, giving you 7/5 minus 7/8

Multiply
 
7/5 * 8/8 = 56/40,

then 7/8 * 5/5 = 35/40

56/40 - 35/40 = 21/40.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

-1.8(5) what’s the product
Literary themes from the Victorian Era include which of the following? Select all that apply. individuality injustice morality well-being
Find the solutions of the given equation. 25x^2+64=289
Which of the following represents an ion
Please help with geometry homework!!!!!
Which unit is used for measuring atomic mass? A. atomic mole B. grams/mole C. grams D. atomic mass unit E. atomic mass weight
Which ordered pairs are on the line ​ 2x−3y=8 ​? Select each correct answer. ​ (12,−73) ​ ​ (−2,4) ​ ​ (2,−43) ​ ​ (−5,−6) ​
PLEASE HELP WILL GIVE BRAINLEST!!! 5 STARS AND THANKS New Technology Leads to Bigger Cities In the 1800s, the United States was still a very young nation, tryin
Three years ago, Claire borrowed money from her father to pay for a class trip. She agreed to pay 6% simple annual interest on the loan. Now she owes him $90 i
One cell that undergoes meiosis will yield how many independent cells?