Question

What is the difference in the heights of the two ladders

Answer 1

5 4/6 - 3 5/6 = 11/6
it’s what my calculator says

Answer 2

You can find the difference by subtracting each ladder from the other.

5 and 4/6 - 3 and 5/6 is...

1 and 5/6.

1 5/6