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What is 7 2/3 - 3 1/6 in simplest form

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Answer:

4 1/2

Explanation:

7 2/3 - 3 1/6

We need to get a common denominator of 6

7 2/3*2/2 - 3 1/6

7 4/6 - 3 1/6

Subtract the whole numbers

7-3 =4

Subtract the fractions

4/6 - 1/6 = 3/6

This simplifies by dividing the top and bottom by 3

3/6 = 1/2

Answer 4 1/2

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