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8 1/2 - 2 2/3 = A) 6 1/3, B) 6 1/6, C)5 1/6, D) 5 5/6?

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8 1/2 - 2 2/3

Turn the fractions into improper fractions

multiply the denominator with the whole number

8 1/2= 8*2=16 . Add 16 with the numerator . 16+1=17

8 1/2=17/2

2 2/3= 2*3=6 . 6+2=8

2 2/3=8/3

17/2-8/3

find the common denominator which is 6

Multiply 3 for 17/2

17(3)/2(3)=51/6

Multiply by 2

8(2)/3(2)=16/6

51/6-16/6=35/6

35/6= 5 5/6

Answer: D) 5 5/6

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Answer: 35/6 = 6 1/6

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