Question

The difference between 3 1/2 and 1 4/6 is _____.

A. 1 4/5
B. 2 4/5
C. 2 7/10
D. 1 7/10

Answer 1

1 5/6.

Explanation:

3 1/2 - 1 4/6

= 3 1/2 - 1 4/6

= 7/2 - 10/6 The LCM of 2 and 6 is 6 so:

= 21/6 - 10/6

= 11/6

= 1 5/6.