Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 3 - Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Review Exercises - Page 257: 70

Answer

$\frac{2}{5}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{7}{10}-\frac{3}{10}$ Subtract numerators, as both have same denominator = $\frac{7-3}{10}$ = $\frac{4}{10}$ = $\frac{2}{5}$ (lowest terms)
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