Question

How do you subtract mixed numbers

Answer 1

Each mixed number has to be converted to an improper fraction first. Then convert to common denominators.


= 8 5/6 - 2 4/9
convert to improper fractions

= 53/6 - 22/9
find common denominators; both denominators go into 18

= 159/18 - 44/18
subtract numerators

= 115/18
convert back to mixed number

= 6 7/18


ANSWER: 6 7/18

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