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2 1/10 - 1 2/5
how do you solve this equation?

Write the terms as improper fractions.

21/10 - 7/5

Adding and subtracting fractions requires a
common denominator. Multiply the second
fraction by 2/2.

21/10 - ((7/5) * (2/2))
21/10 - 14/10
7/10
by Level 11 User (78.4k points)

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