Question

Perform the indicated operation. 2 1/6 – 5 2/3

Answer 1

2 1/6 – 5 2/3
=2 1/6 – 5 4/6
= - 3 3/6
=  -3 1/2

answer
C. -3 1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

Option C - $2\frac{1}{6}-5\frac{2}{3}=-3\frac{1}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Expression $2\frac{1}{6}-5\frac{2}{3}$

To find : Perform the indicated operation in the expression ?

Solution :

Expression $2\frac{1}{6}-5\frac{2}{3}$

Write mixed fraction into fraction,

$2\frac{1}{6}-5\frac{2}{3}=\frac{13}{6}-\frac{17}{3}$

Taking Least common denominator,

$2\frac{1}{6}-5\frac{2}{3}=\frac{13-34}{6}$

$2\frac{1}{6}-5\frac{2}{3}=-\frac{21}{6}$

$2\frac{1}{6}-5\frac{2}{3}=-\frac{7}{2}$

Write improper fraction into mixed fraction,

$2\frac{1}{6}-5\frac{2}{3}=-3\frac{1}{2}$

Therefore, Option C is correct.