To subtract the fraction 2 2/5 from 7, we can first convert 7 to an improper fraction:
7 = 7/1
Now, we can find a common denominator to subtract the fractions:
7/1 - 12/5 = 35/5 - 12/5 = 23/5
Next, we can find the common denominator to subtract the remaining fractions:
23/5 - 8/15 = 69/15 - 8/15 = 61/15
Lastly, we can add the final fraction of 5 5/8 to the result:
61/15 + 69/15 = 130/15 = 8 10/15 = 8 2/3
Therefore, (7 - 2 2/5: 8/15) + 5 5/8 = 8 2/3.
To subtract the fraction 2 2/5 from 7, we can first convert 7 to an improper fraction:
7 = 7/1
Now, we can find a common denominator to subtract the fractions:
7/1 - 12/5 = 35/5 - 12/5 = 23/5
Next, we can find the common denominator to subtract the remaining fractions:
23/5 - 8/15 = 69/15 - 8/15 = 61/15
Lastly, we can add the final fraction of 5 5/8 to the result:
61/15 + 69/15 = 130/15 = 8 10/15 = 8 2/3
Therefore, (7 - 2 2/5: 8/15) + 5 5/8 = 8 2/3.