
Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Fractions
Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Fractions
Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by Teachoo
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Example 12 - Chapter 7 Class 6 Find 4 2/5 − 2 1/5 4 2/5 − 2 1/5 4 2/5 = 4 + 2/5 = (4 x 5 + 2) / 5 = (20 + 2) / 5 = 22/5 2 1/5 = 2 + 1/5 = (2 x 5 + 1) / 5 = (10 + 1) / 5 = 11/5 Thus, 4 2/5 − 2 1/5 = 22/5 − 11/5 = (22 −11)/5 = 11/5 Converting to mixed = 2 1/5