Question

2 4/5-( -2 1/4)
Can someone please help me solve this and explain.. I’m so confused

Answer 1

5 1/20

Explanation:

2 ⅘=2+4/5

2 ¼=2+1/4

So: 2 ⅘-(-2 ¼)=

2 ⅘ + 2 ¼=

2+4/5+2+1/4=

4+(4/5+1/4)=

4+21/20=

4+(20+1)/20=

4+(1+1/20)=

5 1/20