Question

Find the difference 8 1/6 - 5 5/6

Answer 1

Convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions

• Denominator × Integer + Numerator = Improper fraction
• The Denominator remains the same as before

`\underbrace {8(1)/(6) = (6 * 8 + 1)/(6) = (49)/(6) }`

`\underbrace {5(5)/(6) = (6 * 5 + 5)/(6) = (35)/(6) }`

Now,

Write the numerators above the common Denominator 6

Calculate the difference

Reduce the fraction with 2