Question

Using the method of separating whole numbers and fractions, how is the expression 3`2/5` − 2`1/7` rewritten?

Options

• (3 − 2) + (`2/5` − `1/7`)

• (3 + 2)  − (`2/5` + `1/7`)

• (3 × 2)  + (`2/5` × `1/7`)

• (3 − 2)  × (`2/5` − `1/7`)

Answer 1

(3 − 2) + (`2/5` − `1/7`)

Explanation:

Subtract the whole numbers separately and the fractional parts separately, then add the results.