Question

Subtract 8 1/6 - 4 5/6 . Simplify the answer and write as a mixed number.

Answer 1

3 1/3

Explanation:

8 1/6 - 4 5/6 Borrow 1 or 6/6 from the 8 so you have something to subtract.

7 7/6 - 4 5/6 Subtract the whole numbers.

7 - 4 = 3 Subtract the fractions.

7/6 - 5/6 Do the subtraction

2/6 Reduce

2/6 = 1/3 Put the two parts together.

3 1/3