Question

Find the lowest term of 17 1/2 - 11 4/5

Answer 1

5 7/10

Explanation:

To subtract fractions, we need to get a common denominator

17 1/2 - 11 4/5

The common denominator is 10

17 1/2 * 5/5 = 17 5/10

11 4/5 *2/2 = 11 8/10

17 5/10

- 11 8/10

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We have to borrow 1 or 10/10 from the 17

16 5/10 + 10/10

- 11 8/10

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16 15/10

- 11 8/10

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5 7/10