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Subtract 1535 from 1723


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156

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2

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-2

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215

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Solution

The correct option is C: 2115

We shall first convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions, as follows:

1535 = 15×5+35 = 785

1723 = 17×3+23 = 533

Making the denominator same, we have

785 = 78×35×3 = 23415

533 = 53×53×5 = 26515

So, 1723 - 1535 = 533785=26523415=3115=2115


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