Question

19. Subtract: 5 - 3 1/3

A. 3 1/3
B. 2 1/3
C. 1 2/3
D. 2 2/3

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 2/3

Explanation:

5 - 3 1/3

We can also convert 5 into a fraction with the same denominator like this:

Since we’re trying to make 5 a fraction with a denominator of 3, leave 4 as the whole number and 3/3 as the fraction

4 3/3

4 3/3 = 5 because 3/3 = 1 and 4 + 1 = 5

Now we can subtract!

4 3/3 - 3 1/3 = 1 2/3

Step 1. Subtract the whole numbers

Step 2. Subtract the numerator

Step 3. Leave the answer with the same denominator