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14 5/6 - 1 1/2

User Monali
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Answer: 13 1/3

Explanation:

Find the LCM of the denominator for both fractions

LCM of 2 and 6 = 6

14 5/6 × 1 = 14 5/6

1 1/2 × 3 = 1 3/6

14 5/6 - 1 3/6

14 - 1 = 13

5/6 - 3/6 = 2/6

14 5/6 - 1 3/6 = 13 2/6

Simplify

14 5/6 - 1 1/2 = 13 1/3

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User Eratosthenes
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Answer:

13 1/3

Explanation:

1 1/2= 1 3/6

subtraction

13 2/6 equals 13 1/3

User Michael Legart
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