Question

10 1/3 - 8 1/6. if you solve, please explain.

Answer 1

Solving the fraction parts:

1/3      -         1/6       =       ?

Find the LCD of 1/3 and 1/6 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.

LCD = 6

2/6      -         1/6          =         1/6

Combining the whole and fraction parts:

2       +      1/6       =       2  1/6

Solution by Formulas:

10  1/3     -       8  1/6

converting mixed numbers to fractions, our initial equation become:

31/3         -        49/6

Applying the fractions formula for subtraction:

(31   *    6 )     -        (49    *   3 ) / 3    *   6

186     -        147 / 18

39 / 18

Simplifying 39/18, the answer:

Answer   ======>      2  1/6     ========>    Decimal:      2.167

Hope that helps!!!!                                                        : )