What is three and one third from two and two fifths?

Answer 1

3 and one 3rds or 10/3 from 2 and 2 5ths or 12/5

12/5 -10/3

1. first find the least common multiple, in this case 15.

2. multiply 12/5 * 3/3 to get 36/15

3. multiply 10/3 by 5/5 to get 50/15

4. subtract 36 - 50 = -14

5. answer is -14/50

6. reduce to -7/25 = Final answer