Question

Perform the indicated operation. 5 1/6 – 2 2/3
2 1/3
2 1/2
2 1/6

Answer 1

5 1/6 – 2 2/3
= 5 1/6 - 2 4/6
= 4 7/6 - 2 4/6
= 2 3/6
= 2 1/2

answer
2 1/2

Answer 2

5 1/6 - 2 2/3

convert to improper fractions:

5 1/6 = 31/6

2 2/3 = 8/3

find common denominator:

8/3 = 16/6

31/6 - 16/6 = 15/6

15/6 = 2 3/6 = 2 1/2