Question

Solve by converting fractions to decimals: 8 1/2 = s + 3 1/6

Answer 1

8 1/2=8.5

3/16=3.1666666667 (I would make it 3.16)

Then you would subtract 8.5-3.16=5.34

Final answer: 5.34

Answer 2

I would subtract 3 1/6 from both sides to get S= 5 2/6