Question

3 1/2 - 2 5/9 Can somebody tell the answer?

Answer 1

[ Answer ]

`\boxed{(17)/(18)}`

[ Explanation ]

`3(1)/(2)` -
`2(5)/(9)`

Rewrite Equation W/ Parts Separated

3 +
`(1)/(2)` - 2 -
`(5)/(9)`

Solve Whole Number Parts

3 - 2 = 1

Solve Fraction Parts

`(1)/(2)` -
`(5)/(9)` = ?

Find LCD: LCD = 18

Rewrite Fractions Using LCD

`(9)/(18)` -
`(10)/(18)` =
`-(1)/(18)`

Combine Whole Number And Fraction Parts

1 -
`(1)/(18)` =
`(7)/(18)`

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