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Evaluate 1 1/3 - 2 1/6​

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Answer:

-5/6

Explanation:

=1×3+1/3 - 2×6+1/6

=1×3+1/3 - 2×6+1/6=3+1/3- 12+1/6

=1×3+1/3 - 2×6+1/6=3+1/3- 12+1/6=4/3 - 13/6

=1×3+1/3 - 2×6+1/6=3+1/3- 12+1/6=4/3 - 13/6=4×6/6×3 - 13×3/6×3

=1×3+1/3 - 2×6+1/6=3+1/3- 12+1/6=4/3 - 13/6=4×6/6×3 - 13×3/6×3 =24/18 - 39/18

=1×3+1/3 - 2×6+1/6=3+1/3- 12+1/6=4/3 - 13/6=4×6/6×3 - 13×3/6×3 =24/18 - 39/18 = -15/18

=1×3+1/3 - 2×6+1/6=3+1/3- 12+1/6=4/3 - 13/6=4×6/6×3 - 13×3/6×3 =24/18 - 39/18 = -15/18 = -5/6

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Answer:

3/2 or 1.5

Explanation:

1) Convert 2 1/6 into improper fraction

2) Find the LCM which is 6

3) Subtract like a normal fraction

User NickHalden
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