Question

Any one know the mixed number for this question?
4 1/4 - 5/6

Answer 1

4 5/12

Explanation:

Find the LCM of 6 and 4

This would be 12.

Multiply so that both denominators are 12.

For
`5(1)/(4)` multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3.

`5(3)/(12)`

For
`(5)/(6)` multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2.

`(10)/(12)`

Substitute the new values into the expression.

`5(3)/(12) - (10)/(12)`

Solve

`5(3)/(12) - (10)/(12) \\\\4(15)/(12) - (10)/(12) \\\\=4(5)/(12)`

Answer 2

the answer is 3 5/12