Question

What is the answer 3 3/4 - 2 5/6=​

Answer 1

11/12

Make the fractions to improper fractions. Find the common denominator, which is 12. Then find equivalent fractions and subtract.

15/4 - 17/6

Common Denominator: 12

15/4 = x/12 ; 17/6 = y/12

x = 45

y = 34

45/12 - 34/12 = 11/12

Answer 2

11/12

Explanation:

3 3/4 - 2 5/6

Convert to improper fractions

15/4 - 17/6

Find a common denominator (12)

45/12 - 34/12

Subtract

11/12

Hope this helps :)