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Subtract the fractions and reduc terms. (Enter your answer as a simplified mixed number) 12 1/5 - 4 1/5

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Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

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[tex]\displaystyle\bf\\12\frac{1}{5}-4\frac{1}{5}=\\\\=\frac{12\times5+1}{5}-\frac{4\times5+1}{5}=\\\\=\frac{60+1}{5}-\frac{20+1}{5}=\\\\=\frac{61}{5}-\frac{21}{5}=\\\\=\frac{61-21}{5}=\frac{40}{5}=\boxed{\bf8}[/tex]