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What is the answer to 25 1/3 minus 17 5/6 but show the work please :)

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Answer:

45/6 or 15/2

Explanation:

1. Make 25 1/3 and 17 5/6 improper fractions (25 x 3 + 1; 17 x 6 + 5). The fractions should be 76/3 and 107/6.

2. Get a common denominator between the two fractions (multiple 76/3 by 2 in the numerator and denominator. Should be 152/6.

3. Subtract 107/6 from 152/6 to get 45/6.

4. Simplify

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