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QuestionPerform the indicated opention 5g−2340mg5 g-2340 \mathrm{mg}

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STEP 1

1. The problem involves subtracting 2340 2340 milligrams from 5 5 grams.
2. We need to ensure both quantities are in the same unit before performing the subtraction.
3. 1 1 gram is equal to 1000 1000 milligrams.

STEP 2

1. Convert grams to milligrams.
2. Perform the subtraction.
3. Convert the result back to grams if necessary.

STEP 3

Convert 5 5 grams to milligrams using the conversion factor 1 1 gram = 1000 1000 milligrams.
5 grams=5×1000 milligrams=5000 milligrams 5 \text{ grams} = 5 \times 1000 \text{ milligrams} = 5000 \text{ milligrams}

STEP 4

Subtract 2340 2340 milligrams from 5000 5000 milligrams.
5000 milligrams−2340 milligrams=2660 milligrams 5000 \text{ milligrams} - 2340 \text{ milligrams} = 2660 \text{ milligrams}

STEP 5

Convert the result back to grams if necessary. Since the result is in milligrams, convert it to grams.
2660 milligrams=26601000 grams=2.66 grams 2660 \text{ milligrams} = \frac{2660}{1000} \text{ grams} = 2.66 \text{ grams}
The result of the operation is:
2.66 grams\boxed{2.66 \text{ grams}}

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