Question

What is 3 1/3 -1 1/2 as a fraction?

Answer 1

Answer:

11/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Convert to Improper fractions

3 1/3 = 3*3/3 + 1/3 = 9/3 + 1/3 = 10/3

1 1/2 = 1*2/2 + 1/2 = 2/2 + 1/2 = 3/2

Step 2:  Make common denominators

10/3 * 2/2 = 20/6

3/2 * 3/3 = 9/6

Step 3:  Subtract

20/6 - 9/6

11/6

Answer:  11/6