Question

Ping says that subtracting 2- 1 1/3 yields the same result as computing 2-1+ 1/3. Quon disagrees. He thinks its the same result as computing 2-1- 1/3. Is either correct? Explain.

Answer 1

2 - 1 1/3 is

2 - 4/3 = (6-4)/3 = 2/3

2 - 1 + 1/3 is

1 + 1/3 = 4/3

According to Q