Question

Evaluate the problem below -4 1/6 + 5 2/3​

Answer 1

3/2 (or 1 1/2)

Explanation:

-4 1/6 + 5 2/3​ (express as improper fractions)

= -25/6 + 17/3 (convert fractions common denominator i.e 6)

= -25/6 + (17/3)(2/2)

= -25/6 + (17 x 2)/6

= -25/6 + 34/6

= 9/6

= 3/2

=1 1/2