Question

Ubtract 2Five-sixths – 1One-third.

The best estimate for the difference is approximately
.

A common denominator of these fractions is
.

2 – 1 =

Answer 1

Explanation:

Please type numerals and punctuation for your mixed numbers.

I will have to assume that you meant 2 5/6 and 1 1/3, and that you are subtracting 2 5/6 from - 1 1/3. If that is correct, then we determine the LCD and rewrite -1 1/3 using this LCD:

-1 1/3 -1 2/6

-2 5/6 -2 5/6

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-3 7/6 or -4 1/6

The best calculation of this difference is -4 1/6 and the best estimate is

-1 - 3, or -4

Answer 2

The best estimate for the difference is approximately

✔ 1 1/2

.

A common denominator of these fractions is

✔ 6

.

2 – 1 =

✔ 1 3/6

Explanation:

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