Question

5 and 1/4 - 3 and 3/4

Answer 1

Hi there.

5.25 - 3.75 (I converted the fractions to decimals to make things a little more simple, but I'll convert them back to fractions.)

First, subtract .25 from 5.25 and 3.75. This allows the process to be easier to break down without making mistakes.

Now, subtract .50 from 5 and 3.50.
We now have 4.50 - 3.00; simple enough from here, right?

4.50 - 3.00 = 1.50, but if we convert it back, we have 1 and 1/2.

Your answer is 1 and 1/2 or 1.50

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

The answer is 6/4
Convert the mixed number 5 1/4 into an improper fraction first by multiplying the denominator (4) by the whole number part (5) and add the numerator (1) to get the new numerator. Place the new numerator (21) over the old denominator (4)21/4−33/4Convert the mixed number 3 3/4 into an improper fraction first by multiplying the denominator (4) by the whole number part (3) and add the numerator (3) to get the new numerator. Place the new numerator (15) over the old denominator (4).21/4−15/4Combine the numerators over the common denominator.21−1⋅15/4Multiply −1 by 15 to get −15.21−15/4Subtract 15 from 21 to get 6.6/4