What is 4 fifths - 2 sevenths?

Answer 1

2

Answer 2

4/5 - 2/7

Steps to take for addition/subtraction of fractions.

#1 ; Convert to Improper(top heavy) fractions

#2 ; Bring to a common denominator.

#3 ; Convert numerators to equivalent values.

#4 ; Add/subtract the numerators as approiate

#5 ; Convert to a mixed number.

#1; Not required in this case as already simple fractions.

#2 ; Common denominator 5 X 7 = 35

#3 ; (4(7) - 2(5)) / 35 = (28 - 10) / 35

#4 ; 18 / 35

#5 ; Not required in this case as already a simple fraction.

Hence the answer is 18/35

Answer 3

4/5 -2/7

Make denominator same and then subtract

4X7/5X7 - 2X5/7X5 = 28/35 - 10/35 = 18/35