U QUIZ Subtracting Mixed Numbers Subtract. 23/3/ - 11/3/ Enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest form by filling in the boxes. 08

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Faton · Answer 1 · 2024-10-18T16:51:41+0000

To subtract mixed numbers, convert them into improper fractions and then subtract. Finally, express the result as a mixed number in simplest form.

To subtract mixed numbers, we need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions and then subtract them.

Let's convert 2 3/4 into an improper fraction:

2 3/4 = (2 * 4 + 3)/4 = 11/4

Similarly, let's convert 1 1/2 into an improper fraction:

1 1/2 = (1 * 2 + 1)/2 = 3/2

Now, subtract the fractions:

11/4 - 3/2 = (11 * 2 - 3 * 4)/4 * 2 = 22/8 - 12/8 = 10/8 = 5/4

The result is 5/4. However, we need to express it as a mixed number in simplest form.

5/4 = 1 1/4

So, the subtraction of 2 3/4 - 1 1/2 is equal to 1 1/4.