Question

How much do you need to subtract from 31/6 to make
5?

Answer 1

1/6

Explanation:

let 'x' = number needed to subtract from 31/6 to equal 5

set up equation:

31 - x = 30

6 6

-x = -1/6

x = 1/6

(30/6 is the same as 5)

check:

31 - 1 = 30

6 6 6

30 = 30

6 6

Answer 2

1/6

Explanation:

since 31/6 is 5 1/6