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What is 6 and 2/3 - 4 and 1/2

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Work: 6 2/3 - 4 1/2
Mix # to improper #
20/3-9/2
Find common denominator
20/3×2/2= 40/6
9/2×3/3=27/6
40/6-26/6= 13/6
Simplify
Answer: 2 1/6
hope that helps :)
User JustinKSU
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2/3 x 2 = 4/6
1/2 x 3 = 3/6
4/6 - 3/6 = 1/6
6-4 = 2
2 and 1/6
User Geoff Lentsch
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