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Simplify: -2 1/3-(-10 1/6)

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Answer:

exact form: 47/6 decimal form: 7.8333 mixed number form: 7 5/6

Explanation:

-convert mixed numbers into improper fractions:

-7/3-(-61/6)

-least common multiplier for 3 and 6 is 3

-adjust fractions based on LCM

=-14/6+61/6

-since the denominators are equal, combine the fractions:

=-14+61/6

-add/subtract the numbers (-14+61=47)

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