How do you subtract 3/5 from 9 1/5 I am having trouble understanding the work can u help
9 1/5 - 3/5
41/5 - 3/5
(41-3)/5
you finish it.
Am i suppose to multiply 5 x 9 and add 1 I come up with 46/5. Am I suppose to subtract 3/5 from that answer?
exactly right
the 41/5 must have been a typo, since that is 8 1/5
Absolutely! I'd be happy to help you understand how to subtract 3/5 from 9 1/5.
To subtract fractions, we need to have a common denominator. In this case, the denominators are already the same (both 5), so we can subtract the numerators directly. Let's break it down step by step:
Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
9 1/5 can be written as (9 × 5 + 1)/5 = 46/5.
Step 2: Subtract the fractions.
46/5 - 3/5 = (46 - 3)/5 = 43/5.
Step 3: Simplify the fraction if necessary.
Since 43/5 cannot be simplified further, it is already in its simplest form.
Therefore, the result of subtracting 3/5 from 9 1/5 is 43/5.
I hope this explanation has helped clarify the process for you! Let me know if you have any further questions.