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Fraction Division 84Acd1

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Question: 2 - \frac{3}{5} \n----------\n1 \frac{3}{10} + 5
1. **State the problem:** Simplify the expression $$\frac{2 - \frac{3}{5}}{1 \frac{3}{10} + 5}$$. 2. **Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:** - Convert $$1 \frac{3}{10}$$ to an improper fraction: $$1 \frac{3}{10} = \frac{10}{10} + \frac{3}{10} = \frac{13}{10}$$. 3. **Simplify the numerator:** - Calculate $$2 - \frac{3}{5}$$. - Express 2 as $$\frac{10}{5}$$ to have a common denominator: $$2 = \frac{10}{5}$$. - Subtract: $$\frac{10}{5} - \frac{3}{5} = \frac{10 - 3}{5} = \frac{7}{5}$$. 4. **Simplify the denominator:** - Add $$\frac{13}{10} + 5$$. - Express 5 as $$\frac{50}{10}$$: $$5 = \frac{50}{10}$$. - Add: $$\frac{13}{10} + \frac{50}{10} = \frac{63}{10}$$. 5. **Rewrite the entire expression:** $$\frac{\frac{7}{5}}{\frac{63}{10}}$$. 6. **Divide the fractions:** $$\frac{7}{5} \div \frac{63}{10} = \frac{7}{5} \times \frac{10}{63}$$. 7. **Multiply numerators and denominators:** $$\frac{7 \times 10}{5 \times 63} = \frac{70}{315}$$. 8. **Simplify the fraction:** - Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 70 and 315, which is 35. - Cancel common factors: $$\frac{\cancel{35} \times 2}{\cancel{35} \times 9} = \frac{2}{9}$$. **Final answer:** $$\frac{2}{9}$$.