Question

5 1/2 -2 5/6 = ?
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Answer 1

first, make the two fractions have the same denominator. the new equation is 5 3/6 - 2 5/6. then, the easiest way to solve is to change the mixed numbers into improper fractions. the final equation is 33/6 - 17/6. finally, subtract the numerator, and reduce. the answer is 2 2/3.

Answer 2

`\sf5(1)/(2)-2(5)/(6)`

Convert both of them into improper fractions.


`\sf(11)/(2)-(17)/(6)`

Convert 11/2 into a denominator over 6:


`\sf(11*3)/(2*3)-(17)/(6)`


`\sf(33)/(6)-(17)/(6)`

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator:


`\sf(16)/(6)`

Convert to mixed number:


`\sf2(2)/(3)`