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To solve this problem, we will follow a structured approach to subtract the given mixed numbers:
Step 1: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions.
Step 3: Subtract the improper fractions.
Step 4: Convert the result back to a mixed number if necessary.
Let's begin with each step in detail:
Step 1: Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.
- becomes because .
- becomes because .
Step 2: Convert to have a common denominator with .
The least common denominator (LCD) is 9.
Multiply the numerator and the denominator of by 3 to get .
Step 3: Subtract the improper fractions:
.
Step 4: Convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number.
simplifies to , because equals 3 with a remainder of 4.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( 2\frac{2}{5}+2\frac{2}{5}= \)
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