Question

Perform the indicated operation.
2 1/8 - 5 2/3

Answer 1

-3 13/24.

Explanation:

2 1/8 - 5 2/3

= 17/8 - 17/3

The LCD of 8 and 3 is 24 so we have

17*3 / 24 - 17*8 / 24

= 51/24 - 136/24

= -85/24

= -3 13/24.