Question

What’s the answer to this question 6 1/2 - 4 7/10

Answer 1

1 4/5

Explanation:

Convert 1/2 to tenths. 1/2 = 5/10 which reduces back to 1/2

borrow 1 from the 6 to make 5/10 greater than 7/10

5/10 + 10/10 = 15/10

The 6 1/2 has become 5 and 15/10

5 15/10 Subtract 4 7/10

4 7/10

1 8/10 Reduce the fraction by dividing top and bottom by 2

1 4/5

Also possible is

6.5

4.7 Subtract

1.8