Question

3 - 1 2/3 fraction [Write the answer as a mixed number in simplest form.]

Answer 1

1 1/3

Explanation:

`\sf 3\:-1(2)/(3)`

First, write the fractions as improper fractions.

`\sf 3\:-(5)/(3)`

Now, make the denominators the same to subtract the fractions.

`\sf (3)/(1)\:-(5)/(3)\\\\\sf (3*3)/(1*3)\:-(5)/(3)\\\\\sf (9)/(3)\:-(5)/(3)\\\\(4)/(3)`

Now, write the answer as a mixed number.

To convert the improper fraction 4/3 into a mixed number, we divide the numerator (4) by the denominator (3):

4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1

The quotient 1 becomes the whole number, and the remainder 1 becomes the numerator of the fractional part. The denominator remains the same.

Therefore, the mixed number representation of 4/3 is:

1 1/3

Answer 2

1 1/3

Explanation:

3 - 1 2/3

We need to borrow 1 in fraction form from the 3.

3 becomes 2 3/3

2 3/3 - 1 2/3

1 1/3