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Subtract. 8 ½ - 2 2/3 =

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Answer:

Exact Form:

35/6

Decimal Form:

5.83333(infinite)

Mixed Number Form:

5 5/6

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User Nikita Kniazev
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Answer:

Explanation:

Least common denominator of 2 & 3 = 6


8(1)/(2)-2(2)/(3)=(17)/(2)-(8)/(3)\\\\=(17*3)/(2*3)-(8*2)/(3*2)\\\\=(51)/(6)-(16)/(6)\\=(51-16)/(6)\\\\=(35)/(6)\\\\=5(5)/(6)

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