Question

How do you subtract 9 2/6 - 6 5/6 =

Answer 1

2 1/2

Explanation:

9 2/6= 56/6

6 5/6= 41/6

56-41=15

15/6= 2 3/6

2 3/6 = 2 1/2

Answer 2

9 2/6 = ((9*6)+2) / 6 = (54+2) / 6 = 56 / 6
6 5/6 = ((6*6) + 5) / 6 = (36+5) / 6 = 41 / 6

9 2/6 - 6 5/6 = 56 / 6 - 41 / 6 = 15 / 6 = 2 3/6 = 2 1/2