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Subtract 8 1/2 - 2 2/3

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Answer:

35/6 or 5 5/6

Explanation:

how to get 5 5/6:

- write 35/6 as a mixed number:

35 divided by 6 = 5

remainder = 5

answer: 5 5/6

how to get 35/6:

- multiply the remainder (5) by 6 and add the remainder (5) by the product you just multiplied.

(5x6+5)/6

(5x6=30+5=35)

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