Question

What Is 5 1/2 - 2 5/6? Explain Your Answer

Answer 1

2 2/3

Explanation:

Make them into improper fractions first.

11/2 - 17-6

Then multiply 11/2 so that they have common denominators.

33/6 - 17/6

Then solve.

33/6 - 17/6 = 16/6

Then convert back into a mixed number.

2 4/6 or 2 2/3