Question

Which is the difference of 21 1/4 - 18 2/4? A:2 1/4. B:2 2/4. C:2 3/4. D:3 1/4.

Answer 1

Answer:

2 3/4 C

Step-by-step explanation:

$(21+\frac{1}{4})-(18+\frac{2}{4})\\=21-18+\frac{1}{4} -\frac{2}{4} \\=3-\frac{1}{4} \\=\frac{12-1}{4} \\=\frac{11}{4} \\=2\frac{3}{4} \\or\\21\frac{1}{4} -18\frac{2}{4} \\=\frac{85}{4} -\frac{74}{4} \\=\frac{85-74}{4} \\=\frac{11}{4} \\=2\frac{3}{4}$