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Simplify: 5 1/3 − 3 5/6

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Answer:

1 1/2

Explanation:

[Given]

5 1/3 − 3 5/6

[Subtract whole numbers

5 - 3 = 2

[Get common denominters]

1/3 -> 2/6

[Subtract fractions]

2/6 - 5/6 = -3/6 = -1/2

[Simplify

2 - 1/2 = 1 1/2

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