Perform the operation (s) and write the answer in simplest form.

12 2/5 - 5 1/10

A.) 7 1/5

B.) 7 1/10

C.) 7 3/10

D.) 7 4/10

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Robert Gardner

15 March, 23:27

Perform the operation (s) and write the answer in simplest form.

12 2/5 - 5 1/10

A.) 7 1/5

B.) 7 1/10

C.) 7 3/10

D.) 7 4/10

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Dana Cohen · Answer 1

First do 12-5, which equals 7. Next, subtract 1/10 from 2/5. 2/5 is the same as 4/10 if you multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2. 4/10-1/10=3/10. Now add 7 and 3/10. You will get 7 3/10 as the answer, which is letter C.)

Perform the operation (s) and write the answer in simplest form.12 2/5 - 5 1/10A.) 7 1/5B.) 7 1/10C.) 7 3/10D.) 7 4/10

Perform the operation (s) and write the answer in simplest form.

12 2/5 - 5 1/10

A.) 7 1/5

B.) 7 1/10

C.) 7 3/10

D.) 7 4/10