Question

What is 4 1/6 - 2 5/6 =

Answer 1

Compute the value of

4 1/6 - 2 5/6

= [ 4 + (1/6) ] - [ 2 + (5/6) ]

Rewrite those fractions as improper fractions:

= [ (6 * 4)/6 + (1/6) ] - [ (6 * 2)/6 + (5/6) ]

= [ 24/6 + 1/6 ] - [ 12/6 + 5/6 ]

Compute those sums in brackets:

= [ (24 + 1)/6 ] - [ (12 + 5)/6 ]

= 25/6 - 17/6

Now, just subtract the numerators:

= (25 - 17)/6

= 8/6

Express the result as a mixed number:

= (6 + 2)/6

= 6/6 + 2/6

= 1 2/6

Simplifying that fraction, you finally get

= 1 1/3 <---- this is your answer.


I hope this helps. =)

Answer 2

The correct answer would be 1 1/3