Question

Matilda is solving 5 3/5- 4 1/5

Answer 1

To solve this problem, we need to subtract the second mixed number from the first.

5 3/5 - 4 1/5

First, let's combine the whole numbers:

5 - 4 = 1

Now, let's subtract the fractions:

3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5

Putting it all together:

1 2/5