Question

Subtract and simplify:

PLEEEEASE HEEEEELP ASAP
8 1/2 − 5 2/3 = _____
Responses
A 16/6
B 3 1/3
C 2 5/6
D 3 1/6

Answer 1

C. 2 5/6

Explanation:

8 1/2 - 5 2/3 1. convert mixed numbers into an improper fraction

17/2 - 17/3 2. convert fractions into 2 numbers that can be subtracted

51/6 - 34/6 3. subtract

17/6 4. convert to mixed number

2 5/6

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

8.5 - 5.6666= 2.83