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What is 9 5/6 minus 2 7/8 equal?
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What is 9 5/6 minus 2 7/8 equal?

User David Antoon
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Answer:


(167)/(24)or
6(23)/(24)

Explanation:


9(5)/(6) -2(7)/(8) =

Convert to an improper fraction.


(59)/(6)-(23)/(8)

Find a common denominator.


(236-69)/(24)

Simplify


(167)/(24)=6(23)/(24)

good luck, hope this helps :)

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