Question

What is 8 1/3 - 3 1/2?

Answer 1

4 5/6

Explanation:

Turn both 8 1/3 and 3 1/2 into improper fractions (just to make it less complicated).

8 1/3 = 25/3

3 1/2 = 7/2

Then, try and make the denominators the same by finding the LCD (least common denominator).

The least common denominator of 3 and 2 is 6. Multiply both the denominators (3 and 2) to get 6, multiply the numerator with it as well (I can't explain this part properly, but the fractions will somehow explain).

`(25*2)/(3*2)` =
`(50)/(6)`

`(7*3)/(2*3)` =
`(21)/(6)`

So, then subtract (50/6 - 21/6).

50/6 - 21/6

= 29/6 = 4 5/6

So, 8 1/3 - 3 1/2 is 4 5/6.

Answer 2

29/6 = 4 5/6 simplified