Question

I need help.how to do this and my teacher is not helping

Answer 1

`1(3)/(6) = 1(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

`2 (5)/(6) = (17)/(6)`

`1 (1)/(3) = (4)/(3)`

To get to those numbers, you need to multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the result to the numerator.

`(17)/(6) - (4)/(3)`

We need a common denominator. Multiply both numerator and denominator of 4/3 by 2.

`(17)/(6) - (8)/(6) = (9)/(6)`

`(9)/(6) = 1 (3)/(6) = 1 (1)/(2)`

Answer 2

1 1/2 feet

Explanation:

Living Room Window: 2 5/6 feet wide

Bedroom Window: 1 1/3 feet wide

2 5/6 - 1 1/3 = 2 5/6 - 1 2/6 = 1 3/6 = 1 1/2