Question

2 3/7 - 1 1/4 please give the answer as a mixed number with the fraction part in the lowest terms :))

Answer 1

9/28

Explanation:

2 3/7 - 1 1/4

2 3/7 - 1 1/4First turn the two mixed numbers into improper fraction:

2 3/7 - 1 1/4First turn the two mixed numbers into improper fraction:17/7 - 5/4

2 3/7 - 1 1/4First turn the two mixed numbers into improper fraction:17/7 - 5/4Next find the Lowest Common Denominator:

L.C.D = 28

L.C.D = 2821 - 12/28

L.C.D = 2821 - 12/28= 9/28

It won't be a mixed number because the denominator is bigger than the numerator.