Question

Work out
a) 5 3/4- 2 1/4

Answer 1

3 1/4

Explanation:

5 3/4 - 2 1/4

First subtract the whole numbers of the two mixed fractions, so:

= 5 - 2

= 3

Now, combine the leftover fractions:

= 3/4 - 1/4

= 2/4

= 1/4

Lastly, put the whole number and fraction together:

= 3 1/4

Answer 2

The answer is 3 1/2.

Explanation:

-There are 2 simple ways to do this.

-The first is just subtracting 3/4 and 1/4 which equals 2/4 or 1/2.

-The second way is to turn it into an improper fraction.

-(5*4)+3=23 and (2*4)+1=9.

-23/4-9/4=14/4

-14/4=3 1/2